Raheem Goodwin, 23, of Benton, allegedly killed Edwin Weeks, 62, at his Fairfield home and later disposed of bloody clothing and a knife in a trash container in Skowhegan. His lawyers say the search of the container by police was improper.
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Fire destroys Skowhegan home, injures 1
Firefighters responded at about 3 p.m. to the fire on Waterville Road, also known as U.S. Route 201, which remained closed Thursday evening.
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Mid-Maine Chamber president on vacation weathers Florida hurricane
Kimberly Lindlof, president and CEO of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce in Waterville, described riding out Hurricane Milton at her condo in Venice, Florida, where she is vacationing.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fire chief: No cause yet for suspicious fire at vacant Benton house
Investigators are still looking for the cause of a fire that destroyed a vacant house at 864 Unity Road in Benton Thursday. Firefighters returned to the scene around midnight when it reignited.
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State fire investigators look for cause of blaze at vacant house in Benton
Firefighters from several communities battled the fire Thursday afternoon at 864 Unity Road.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days set for October
Those who don’t have an appointment slot made with their town will not be able to drop off that day.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Benton man gets 22 years for strangling, punching wife in front of daughter
Derek Taylor, 40, who a judge said has an ‘abysmal’ criminal history, was found guilty, in two trials, of domestic violence aggravated assault, domestic violence assault and criminal threatening.
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Benton man who allegedly ‘tortured’ woman withdraws pleas after judge rejects deal
Christopher S. Groves, 28, withdrew a no-contest plea to domestic violence charges after a judge rejected a proposed plea bargain resulting in 90 days behind bars.
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Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities
These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.
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Lawrence High School recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Hallie Firmage is named valedictorian, and Gavin Lunt salutatorian.