Three devices found in the apartment Friday were fireworks bundled together along with staples, pins and thumbtacks that were meant to be “shrapnel” when they were detonated, according to a criminal complaint.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville to focus on search for new school superintendent, instead of hiring assistant
The Waterville Board of Education chairperson said Monday the best strategy is to search for a new school chief instead of an assistant superintendent — and as soon as possible.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield man assaults 2 officers while being arrested for domestic violence, police say
Isaac O’Connor, 25, arrested Saturday on one charge of domestic violence assault and two charges of assault on an officer after he spit on a Fairfield officer and later grabbed another, according to officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta residents on private roads seek city trash pickup
An association of property owners says city requirement for public easement to collect rubbish is onerous.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider overriding mayoral veto
Councilors may look Tuesday to upend Mayor Jay Coelho’s veto of their decision earlier this month to temporarily move to remote-only meetings.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
It may take awhile for your pet to receive care as burnout, staffing shortages bog down vet clinics
Many clinics and animal hospitals in central Maine have delays in seeing customers or are not taking on new ones as the pandemic and other factors make it difficult to retain staff.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Pittston to host public hearings this week on marijuana rules, building code ordinance
A public hearing on the proposed medical marijuana ordinance is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, and a hearing on the updated building code ordinance is planned for 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, both at the Town Office.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec County not notified before controversial statue abruptly removed from courthouse grounds
County officials say they were unaware the statue of Melville W. Fuller was to be removed Sunday from the lawn in front of the Kennebec County Courthouse, two months ahead of a deadline imposed by county commissioners.
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Central Maine florists say planning key to meeting Valentine’s Day demand
Inflation and supply chain issues have caused price hikes, delays and shortages nationally, but those who run flower shops in the area say they have been able to fill orders at their busiest holiday of the year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Fire damages century-old duplex home in Readfield
Firefighters from across the region spent about 10 hours knocking down the fire and putting out hot spots after the blaze was reported on Tallwood Drive.