Robert E. Purington III, 47, was sentenced Tuesday to a total of five years in prison.
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New Zealander killed in volcano’s eruption had ties to Winthrop
Hayden Marshall-Inman was among the 6 confirmed fatalities, which followed warnings of increased seismic activity on White Island, prompting some to question why tourists were allowed to visit the volcanic island.
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Winslow council authorizes $1.13 million to buy second firetruck in a month
The five-function vehicle will be financed through a 10-year lease-purchase agreement and comes amid a slew of spending for the Winslow Fire Department.
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‘Little in stature, but big in spirit’: Winthrop councilor dies less than a month after re-election
A special election to fill the seat will be held March 3, 2020.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville pipe break dumps 15 million gallons of sewage into Kennebec River
The Nov. 29 break was sparked by the unusual placement of a sewer pipe inside a stormwater pipe on Water Street in the 1970s and then encasing it in concrete.
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Missing Richmond woman struggled with mental health, substance abuse
A search for details of the life of Anneliese Heinig, the missing mother of two from Richmond, reveal a woman who is loved by family and friends but who also has struggled and had a history of conflict involving law enforcement.
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Some Augusta city workers to get substantial raises in the new year
A salary survey indicated Augusta was paying its employees, on average, less than other comparable municipalities.
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Fairfield and Benton Fire program prepares young hopefuls for firefighting
Starting out with a juniors fire training program, the Fairfield and Benton department has partnered with Mid Maine Technical Center in Waterville to offer hands-on experience to high school students in the hope they will join a department in the area or carry on elsewhere.
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Weekly web show aims to improve Augusta Police Department’s outreach
On the most recent episode, the Massey family, which has three generations of law enforcement workers, spoke with Chief Jared Mills.
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Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails heralds in ski season with opening races for all ages
The Waterville recreation area hosted cross-country ski races Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., drawing approximately 100 participants from across the state.