Three officers who signed and sent out a letter last Wednesday argued that current staffing is inadequate.
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Waterville council expected to vote on marijuana business license, ordinance change
The retail shop owner signed a lease for a Waterville property to open a marijuana retail shop before the city approved a “safe zone” around a nearby homeless shelter, prohibiting the sale of marijuana in that area.
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Friends, fans throw parade to honor late singer Martin Swinger
Sunday’s event was in honor of the acclaimed singer and songwriter, who enlivened the cultural scene in Hallowell and Gardiner.
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Man arrested after he ‘head-butted and sucker-punched’ Pittsfield officer, police say
Michael Antonino, 40, of Pittsfield “head-butted and sucker-punched” Officer Michael Cray, who was treated for minor lacerations. according to police.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop superintendent urges parents to contact lawmakers to redefine ‘close contact’
Despite a mask mandate and a newly installed air filtration system, Winthrop public schools have at least 50 students in quarantine.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Pittsfield woman arrested following robbery at restaurant
A Pittsfield woman remained in jail Sunday after she reportedly robbed a downtown Pittsfield restaurant Saturday, according to police.
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Colby celebrates groundbreaking for Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
The ceremony drew about 40 members of Colby’s Board of Trustees, faculty, senior staff and students to the college’s Mayflower Hill campus.
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Farmington Fair opens to sunny skies, drawing crowds
The 180th fair made a comeback this year after it was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic last year.
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Pick-your-own hemp season opens in Whitefield
Sheepscot General Farm, one of only a few dozen licensed hemp growers in Maine, offers four strains of hemp plants to people who want to make their own CBD products.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Race, social justice UMA’s theme for the academic year
Keynote speakers addressed the topic Friday afternoon during the University of Maine at Augusta’s annual convocation ceremony.