Police say Brian Dyer, 30, set fire to a fuel pump outside an Augusta convenience store early on May 17.
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Woman drives vehicle into Aubuchon Hardware in Waterville
A 71-year-old Oakland woman drove a 2017 Nissan Rogue into the Aubuchon Hardware building on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville Friday morning.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec County Budget Committee endorses budget proposal
The proposed budget, with its largest requested increase in nearly two decades, includes additional funding for the jail normally sought from the state Legislature, and to hire three additional deputies.
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Palmyra man, 31, charged with sexual assault of juvenile
Brian Cowan was arrested June 5 after the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into the alleged sexual assault.
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Kennebec Valley YMCA introduces new leader as it reopens
Ranae L’Italien is taking over as executive director of the organization, which is opening its Augusta and Manchester facilities — while implementing coronavirus precautions.
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Augusta school board supports controversial broadcast media rules
Broadcasters have said they will no longer cover Cony High School sporting events due to the policy, which was twice turned away by the school board previously due to a lack of input from broadcasters.
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Winthrop High School bringing a drive-in to graduation
The high school opted to use outdoor screens to broadcast the ceremony outside, so all graduates could gather in one place — in a socially distant way — to celebrate the milestone.
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Alfond Youth Center to reopen wellness center, lap pool Friday
Facility set to allow members back into its wellness center and pool areas. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the center has implemented strict guidelines to ensure the health and safety of employees and members.
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Maranacook Community High School marks graduation with weekend of ceremonies
The Readfield-based Regional School Unit 38 school district will send off its seniors with 10 ceremonies spread over Saturday and Sunday, allowing the graduates to have in-person celebrations to close out their high school careers.
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Hartland man, 43, charged with operating meth lab at home
Corey Swain of Commercial Street was arrested on charges of aggravated operating of a methamphetamine lab and aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine.