Augusta mental health worker indicted on charges of gross sexual assault of client

Wayne O. Draper, 55, allegedly abused a mentally ill client during a period of four years; once the allegations were reported, he was terminated by Motivational Services.

Central Maine law enforcement noticing uptick in hung-up 911 calls

Multiple law enforcement agencies are seeing an increased number of 911 hang-ups this year and are advising people who mistakenly alert emergency responders to stay on the line.

Norridgewock man indicted on sexual assault, aggravated assault charges

A Kennebec County grand jury also handed up indictments for drug trafficking, theft, assault and other charges.

Wilton man arrested after crashing his car during chase

Dillan W. Hatch, 27 of Wilton, was arrested after leading Kennebec Sheriff's deputies on a chase through Manchester and Augusta.

Grand jury indicts pair on drug charges in Skowhegan

The Somerset County Grand Jury handed up indictments on Friday, including drug and assault charges.

With no other option, Oakland accepts 115% increase to its 911 dispatch cost for next year

The cost for emergency service dispatch from the Waterville Regional Communications Center will increase from $42,894 to $92,185 next year.

Gas explosion, murder, firefighter deaths, school controversies some of Waterville area’s top stories in 2019

The sentencing of John Williams to life in prison for the shooting death of a Somerset County sheriff's deputy, the murder of a mother and a fatal propane explosion in Farmington were some of the major Morning Sentinel stories of the year.

Central Maine in line for wet, heavy snow

Central and western areas of Maine can expect between 4 and 10 inches of snow late Monday into Tuesday night.

A look back at Augusta-area news of 2019

The year was highlighted by acts of heroism, downtown changes and high-profile crime.

Maine Community Foundation launches Kennebec County Fund