Daniel Ross, 29, a deputy sheriff at the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office in Augusta, made his initial appearance in court on Wednesday.
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Hallowell officials consider whether to restrict use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers
A recently proposed ordinance aims to curb the use of inorganic substances, when possible, to protect the area’s soil, waters and wildlife.
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Co-owner of Skowhegan restaurant resigns after video airs of inappropriate recording being taken of woman
A video that’s gotten more than 93,000 views appears to show a man in Skowhegan walking behind the young woman and positioning his cellphone below her skirt as she’s filling out paperwork.
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Kennebec Land Trust expands conservation area, recreation opportunities in Fayette
The land trust recently acquired the 74-acre Hales Pond Woodland Preserve in Fayette, which will allow for hiking, hunting, snowshoeing paddling and fishing.
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Suspected plane part crashes down from sky, lands outside Maine State House in Augusta
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Friday.
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Residents show support for, celebrate Readfield during town’s Heritage Days event
Though one annual activity elicited some controversy online, residents of all ages found various other ways to enjoy their town Saturday.
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Police search for suspects after Fairfield convenience store robbed
An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the Circle K store on Norridgewock Road early Friday, Fairfield police said.
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Readfield pig scramble draws controversy from animal rights group
Organizer Dennis Price has assured that the event, a part of Readfield Heritage Days, will abide by state rules and will be done with care. The Maine Animal Coalition feels differently.
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Lockwood Hotel, the first hotel to open in downtown Waterville in more than a century, prepares for launch
The $26 million hotel built by Colby College has been housing students for the last two years because of the pandemic, but is now ready to receive guests.
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Facing high turnover in its top position, Hallowell-area school district to pursue ‘more in-depth’ hiring process for new superintendent
After five superintendents stepped down over three years, officials from Regional School Unit 2 hope that conducting a longer search will yield a candidate who wants to stay.