Alex J. Murphy, now 33, passed fake $100 bills and stole store merchandise to support his drug habit, officials say.
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Idaho-based company completes purchase of longstanding Unity telecom UniTel
The sale to Direct Communications, based in Rockland, Idaho, is expected to provide the capital that will allow UniTel to expand and upgrade the fiber optic network in the communities that it serves.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Mainers gather for Black Balloon Day, marking 636 overdose deaths in 2021
Members of the Maine recovery community advocate for an amendment to the state Good Samaritan Law that would protect anyone at the scene of an overdose from punishment for nonviolent crimes.
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Mercer voters approve $851,119 municipal budget
About 70 people attend annual Town Meeting, approving most of the 42 warrant articles.
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Anson voters support fire truck and rescue boat purchases, hiring two full-time firefighters
Voters approve all 45 warrant articles, including building an ice rink at the Anson Town Office.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Young artist discovers he has been working at great-grandfather’s Winthrop school desk
Adrien Polky, a fourth grader, finds his great-grandfather’s name carved into the desk the boy uses at school. The great-grandfather, Wayne Healey, also of Winthrop, was a gifted artist, too.
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Rich Abrahamson: Riggs the police K-9 might be new but he has already made an impression
There was a doggone good photo opportunity recently when the Morning Sentinel did a story about the new police dog in Waterville. One photograph in particular drew many cheers, but some jeers, too.
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New minigrant competition aims to help Maine microbusinesses reach customers
New Ventures Maine is offering minigrants in the six regions it serves to help the smallest businesses reach customers by helping to fund marketing efforts.
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St. Albans approves $1.34 million budget at annual Town Meeting
About 40 voters turned out for Saturday’s meeting, approving all 45 warrant articles in an hour and 15 minutes.