First cases of avian flu reported in Kennebec County

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Published
February 10, 2023

First cases of avian flu reported in Kennebec County

Both wild birds and a domestic flock in Kennebec County have been found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu this year.
Published
August 17, 2022

Kennebec sheriff’s officer charged with domestic assault, threatening child with gun

Daniel Ross, 29, a deputy sheriff at the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office in Augusta, made his initial appearance in court on Wednesday.
Published
August 16, 2022

Temple man charged in connection to theft of $21,000 in building supplies in Franklin, Kennebec counties

Joshua R.M. Hine, 29, is accused of stealing the supplies from Hammond Lumber in Belgrade and Jordan Lumber in Kingfield. All materials were returned to businesses.
Published
July 17, 2022

Multivehicle crash in Fairfield sends three to hospital

Four people injured Sunday morning at intersection of Norridgewock Road and Wood Street, according to police.
Published
July 8, 2022

Skowhegan parents push for action after complaints of racism lodged with school officials

The complaints are the latest to be made by minority families in central Maine and school district administrators say they're being taken seriously as part of an investigative process that can involve outside agencies.
Published
June 12, 2022

Police: Motorcyclist, 67, killed while passing vehicle in Winslow

Paul Rodrigue of Canaan lost control of his motorcycle about 11 p.m. Saturday on Route 201, according to a state police spokesperson.
Published
June 4, 2022

Severe Weather Alert issued for central and western Maine counties

Storms Saturday night will include hail and 60 mph winds.
Published
May 22, 2022

Police: Body found in Sebasticook River is man last seen in March

Justin Howard, 36, was last seen March 28 when he ran into the river in Clinton.
Published
April 11, 2022

Bail set at $1 million for Fairfield man charged with attempted murder in Waterville

Maurice Watkins-Cundiff, 29, appeared before a judge Monday in Augusta, during which prosecutors say he fired at least a dozen shots during a domestic dispute.
Published
April 1, 2022

New Sharon man killed in single-vehicle wreck in Rome

Brad Daggett, 22, died Thursday night when he lost control of his pickup and it traveled off Route 225 and struck several trees. A passenger was taken to a hospital for evaluation.