The first jury trial in several months in Augusta, which took place over two days, resulted in a guilty verdict for 46-year-old Timothy Barclift.
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Richmond officials tell voters to focus on academics, not cost of stand-alone school district
In order to withdraw from Regional School Unit 2, the town of Richmond needs 822 votes, more than 50% of voters from the last gubernatorial election.
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Proposal to sell old Winslow Junior High School rejected again
Town officials say they will not move forward with proposal to sell old school to Kennebec Valley Community Action Program so building could be developed into affordable housing for older residents.
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Fairfield-area school district proposes slight decrease in budget
The MSAD 49 district budget for the 2021-22 year features a 0.76% decrease to the operating budget, which will be up for a vote by residents June 8.
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Winslow Public Schools plan full, in-person learning this fall, student vaccine clinic in June
District expects to offer optional remote learning programs this fall.
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First Kennebec County jury trial in months underway in Augusta after pandemic hiatus
Timothy Barclift, a New York man arrested by police last January as he got off a bus in Augusta allegedly with nearly 300 grams of cocaine, is charged with aggravated drug trafficking.
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Historic St. Denis Parish Hall for sale in Whitefield
The three-story parish hall is among the largest buildings in the rural town and once housed an orphanage and a boarding school for girls.
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Waterville council to consider approving Lockwood Mills tax district request
The City Council on Tuesday also will consider adopting an ordinance dealing with the use of facial recognition technology in the city.
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Richmond couple entertain through their ‘house with the word’
What began with “Thank You” is now a five-year tradition that has many fans.
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Goodale arraignment delayed in 1987 Janet Brochu murder case
Officials said Monday the indictment against Gerald Goodale was ready seven months ago, but the grand jury did not take it up until recently because of judicial delays caused by the pandemic.