Benjamin Bowie Jr., charged with attempted murder, allegedly cut his girlfriend’s neck with a knife and told her to die, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
Lauren Abbate
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Waterville city councilors give initial OK to ordinance on vacant buildings
The proposed ordinance would require owners of vacant buildings to register with the city, pay a registration fee and provide ways to reach a contact person.
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A Wilton woman and her grandson injured after a car accident in Jay
Evangeline Phillips and her 15-year-old grandson suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening after her car veered off the road and struck a pine tree.
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15-year-old Wilton boy charged in nine car burglaries
The teenager is accused of breaking into nine unlocked vehicles in Wilton over the last two weeks, police said.
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Carthage man charged with attempted murder after assault
Benjamin Bowie II, 47, allegedly grabbed a woman by the hair and slammed her head through a truck window, which cut her neck and resulted in a severe injury.
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Incumbents ousted in Waterville Ward 1 and 7 seats
Political newcomer Stephen Soule defeated Council Chairman Charles Fred Stubbert for the Ward 1 seat. Jacqueline Dupont defeated incumbent Karen Rancourt-Thomas for the Ward 7 seat.
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Carthage man arrested following alleged domestic violence assault
Benjamin Bowie II, 47, was found staying with relatives in York County Tuesday after Franklin County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant for his arrest Sunday.
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Wilton selectmen move Tuesday meeting location
The 7 p.m. meeting was moved to accommodate Election Day polling that will be going on until 8 p.m. at the Wilton Town Office.
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Franklin County Jail transition from ‘chaos’ is working, sheriff says
After five years as a 72-hour holding center, Sheriff Scott Nichols is pleased to once again have control over the jail and its inmates.
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Outdoor wood-fired oven takes KVCC into new culinary realm
Faculty hope the oven will be another way for the college to further blend the Sustainable Agriculture and Culinary Arts programs.