Benjamin Scott Therrien was being held Wednesday at the Somerset County Jail on a charge of terrorizing after threatening to target his former employer, according to Pittsfield police Chief Vicente Morris.
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Man found not criminally responsible in Pittsfield shooting death granted more time for work, visits
Derek Wilhelmsen, found not criminally responsible for the 2002 shooting death of Portland cab driver Nunzi Mancini, will now be allowed overnight visits with girlfriend after a judge gave approval Friday.
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Belgrade camp hosts Klondike Derby
The Klondike Derby drew Scouts from surrounding area towns and as far away as Boothbay Harbor and Gorham to the fields and trails of Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade Jan. 21. There were more than 100 Scouts and Cubs in attendance. “I loved seeing all the Scouts active and enjoying themselves,” said Klondike Director Julie McKenney […]
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SNAPSHOT: Pittsfield program members deliver cookies to police department
Attendees of the SKILLS, Inc. Pittsfield Community Supports program baked and delivered cookies on Jan. 9 to the Pittsfield Police Department to thank the officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Pittsfield Community Supports is a location of SKILLS, Inc. where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities take part in enriching opportunities for personal development […]
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Man who stabbed Turner couple to death in 2021 granted supervised time in Augusta
Patrick Maher was found not criminally responsible for stabbing Troy and Dulsie Varney to death in 2021.
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Pittsfield Town Council swears in returning councilors Heather Donahue, Howard Margolskee
Heather Donahue and Howard Margolskee, both former councilors, were sworn in to their positions Tuesday.
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Pittsfield Town Council looks to refine budgeting process in coming year
Although councilors have approved the municipal budget for 2023, they plan to alter the way discussions are held on individual department requests for funding.
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Pittsfield Town Council passes $6.1 million budget, eyes tax rate decrease
The budget is roughly a 7% increase compared to last year, but a rise in revenue means town officials expect the property tax rate to decrease for residents.
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Pittsfield appoints police chief who previously served decades with Augusta police force
The Town Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Vicente Morris, who succeeds Harold Bickmore.
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Kennebec Valley District Scouts hold area food drives
Scouts in Kennebec Valley District, which includes Somerset, Kennebec, Franklin, Lincoln and Knox counties, are taking time during the holiday season to help other people through the annual Scouting for Food Drive. “It’s great to see our Scouts giving back to their communities,” said Kennebec Valley District Vice Chairman Chuck Mahaleris, in a news release. […]