Skowhegan standoff suspect tied to threatening video, affidavit says
Police believe Janathian Viles was involved in a video in which he appeared to assault a girl and hold a gun to her head.
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New Balance celebrates new Skowhegan factory, American manufacturing
Meanwhile, officials said talks are underway about repurposing the company’s former factory in Norridgewock.
Fairfield tailgating event, Farmington Fair, Winslow demolition highlighted | Week in Photos
Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal photojournalists share their work for the week of Sept. 12-19.
Liberty man charged with murder in Palermo killing
The arrest of Kirby Bradford, 58, on Thursday comes five months after state police began investigating the death of Robert Bruso, 56.
Winslow fire damages home, displaces 1
The cause of the fire, which broke out around 7 p.m. Thursday, was under investigation.
Garland woman accused in Hartland killing denied bail
Bonnie Coombs, charged with murder in the death of her sister, Velma Withee, will remain in county jail while she awaits a trial.
Waterville councilors table charter school zoning change request
The school, which is planning to buy 41 acres on Eight Rod Road for the project, would be nontaxable and draw resources away from Waterville Public Schools, councilors say.
Rural Maine towns struggle to find code officers. A new regional post could help
The new position, serving communities in Somerset County, could pave the way for more efficient and consistent building code enforcement in rural towns that can’t afford — or find — qualified candidates.
Skowhegan man sentenced to 7 years for Solon fatal crash
Rhaheem Friend, 34, pleaded guilty in August to manslaughter for the death of Nicholas Foss, 38, according to court records.
Charter school in Skowhegan, Cornville eyes Waterville for expansion
The Community Regional Charter School wants to buy 41 acres on Eight Rod Road to build a new school, but must obtain a zoning change from the city first.
Gardiner soldier killed in War of 1812 honored
More than 200 years after his death in the War of 1812, Lt. Henry Hobart of Gardiner was honored Sunday with a stone placed next to his mother’s at St. Ann’s Burying Ground.
Mercer woman uses her art to benefit animals | Column
Cindy Bolduc creates crafts and places them in a cabinet by the road for free but notes that if people want to leave a donation, she will give it to the Somerset Humane Society.
2 teens arrested in Fairfield after disturbance at restaurant
Police said the boys were wearing ski masks while harassing and yelling at customers at the Purple Cow restaurant.
9/11 memorial in Skowhegan and high school sports featured in Week In Photos
Central Maine photographers share football and field hockey images as well as Bee Fest and more.
Police shoot, kill Hartland man during search
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office was executing a search warrant when Isaac Robinson approached investigators with a knife, authorities said.
Prosecutors won’t retry man accused of running over Pittsfield officer’s foot
The officer called the decision a betrayal, while the man’s defense attorney said the case should serve as a lesson to police about handling traffic stops.
2 teens arrested in Skowhegan after chase reaching 100 mph, police say
Skowhegan police were attempting to stop the vehicle, which the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office had reported stolen.
Prosecutors dismiss case against former Anson-Madison Water District official
The dismissal marks the second time charges have been dropped against Michael Corson as a trial was set to begin.
Steer escapes Clinton fairgrounds, launching chase
The steer was found Sunday morning at the fairgrounds, having ultimately returned to sleep alongside the steer he teamed with in the pulling competition Saturday.
Developers plan to bring more than 1,000 housing units to Augusta
With a shortage of housing in Augusta and across the state, these projects are expected to add a range of housing opportunities in central Maine.
In Waterville and China, a happy break from browntail moths | Column
It’s awfully nice to be able to hang clothes outdoors again since the browntail moth scourge has seemingly paused, Amy Calder writes.
Former Anson-Madison Water District official heads to trial again
Michael Corson, previously accused of theft, is charged this time with aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy, which his attorney says prosecutors have no evidence to support.
Maine Capitol Police chief has been disciplined before, records show
Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck suspended Matthew Clancy for 40 hours without pay in 2023.
Animal sculptures to be introduced at Waterville downtown celebration
Wild Maybes are sculptures of prehistoric beasts created by artist Chris Miller and installed in Levine’s Park in downtown Waterville, where an opening will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday.
Man on lawnmower injured in crash in China
The teenage driver of the vehicle that struck the man was issued a summons for operating without a license, police said.
