WATERVILLE — Waterville police are investigating the alleged abduction of two children by their mother, who failed to return them to their grandmother’s home after a supervised visit on Thursday. Joslyn Retamozzo, 7, and Joel Retamozzo, 6, have been in the court-ordered custody of their grandmother for several years. The children’s grandmother called police about […]
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Anita F. O. Fitch
1921 – 2013 SKOWHEGAN — Anita Florence Oakes Fitch, 91, of Waterville, formerly of New Sharon, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, at Cedar Ridge Center. She was born Nov. 29, 1921, in Farmington, the daughter of Agis Oakes and Florence Elsworth Oakes. At the age of 1, she lived with her grandparents, Arthur and Ann […]
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Waterville spouses to run against each other in city election
WATERVILLE — A married couple will run against each other in a municipal election this November. Republican David Johnson is scheduled to face off against Democrat Jennifer Johnson for Waterville’s Ward 1 warden position. Wardens are in charge of voting at the city’s polling place. Jennifer tells the Morning Sentinel (http://bit.ly/16wKxcg ) the election will […]
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Matthew Partridge pleads guilty to fatally shooting man outside Waterville pub
AUGUSTA — Matthew Partridge of Winslow is going to prison for 15 years for fatally shooting Justin Smith outside a Waterville pub. Partridge, 30, of Winslow pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday in the Dec. 4 shooting of 26-year-old Smith of China. In a plea agreement between prosecutors and defense attorneys, he was sentenced in Kennebec County Superior […]
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Man accused of breaking windows in vehicles, stealing guns
WATERVILLE — A 40-year-old Augusta man is facing multiple felony charges after his arrest Friday in connection with numerous car burglaries, police said. Keith Arvanitis is accused of three vehicle burglaries that were reported to Waterville police on Thursday morning, according to Waterville police Chief Joseph Massey. Three individuals had contacted police after realizing their […]
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Waterville police officer disciplined
WATERVILLE (AP) — A Waterville police sergeant has been disciplined by the department following a complaint from a homeless man who said the officer mistreated him. Brian Charette said in his complaint to police that Sgt. Brian Gardiner called him a “mental retard,” used profanity, threatened to use force against him, and sprayed saliva in […]
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Missing Waterville toddler’s dad faces assault charge
PORTLAND (AP) — The father of a missing Maine toddler whose disappearance drew national attention is facing a charge of domestic violence assault. WCSH-TV (http://on.wcsh6.com/18gjmEs ) reports that Justin DiPietro was arrested shortly after midnight July 7 after police were called to a home on Spring Street in Portland. Police did not release information about […]
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Maine International Film Festival kicks off
WATERVILLE (AP) — The 16th annual Maine International Film Festival begins this week in Waterville. The event kicks off Friday and extends through July 21. It will feature nearly 100 independent, international and Maine-made films while also providing audiences opportunities to meet and talk with directors, writers, producers and others working behind the scenes. At […]
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Waterville man arrested after threatening officer with pit bulls
WATERVILLE — A Waterville man who is no stranger to police is facing multiple charges after threatening to unleash his dogs on an officer early Friday. Police had attempted to question Brian Charette, 33, after officers were dispatched to a Water Street address for an assault report, Waterville Deputy Chief Charles Rumsey said. Charette had […]