Police say Alfred MacMaster, 75, was killed by his son, Gregory Fisher, 52, who made his first court appearance Monday.
Emily Duggan
Staff Writer
Emily Duggan is a staff writer for the Kennebec Journal. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, where she was a news editor and staff writer for The New Hampshire. Before working at the Kennebec Journal, she interned at the Portland Press Herald and freelanced for the Granite State News Collaborative. A Portland native, Emily loves exploring the city, reading, and playing with her two cats.
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Central Maine experiences 2.8 magnitude earthquake
The temblor was reported at 2:50 p.m. Sunday in Gardiner, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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With Richmond’s Swan Island service down for the day, people turn to a seaplane for bay tours
A seaplane took people on tours around Merrymeeting Bay during Richmond Days.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police: Man arrested in connection with alleged homicide in South Gardiner
Gregory Fisher, 52, of South Gardiner was arrested by detectives from the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and charged with murder.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Three arrested in theft of ATM from Tubby’s Own Ice Cream in Wayne
The break-in to the Main Street shop was reported to police around 2:30 a.m. Thursday by guests staying in an Airbnb above the shop.
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Pittston Select Board withholding road commissioner’s pay until he meets to discuss his job performance
Road Commissioner Sam Snow has been at the center of municipal controversy over the past year regarding the services he provides the town.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Consultant: Litchfield should not rush toward a school withdrawal vote this year
Jack Turcotte, the consultant, is urging a town withdrawal committee to slow down and establish priorities, aiming for a vote in 2025.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Schools & Education
Residents return sports, teacher development funds back to budget for Wales-based school district
After a previous budget proposal failed at the ballot in June, about $600,000 was cut. Residents on Wednesday added back about $73,000, then approved the budget for a July 30 referendum.
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Dresden exempts existing gravel pits from mineral-extraction moratorium
The Dresden Selectboard voted unanimously to not include existing gravel pits in the moratorium ordinance as the town faces a new development in the MTN Sand & Gravel case.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
School budget topic of Winthrop public hearing Monday
Winthrop Public Schools will hold a public hearing set for Monday to answer questions on the $13.7 million budget the Town Council previously voted down.