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Kennebec Journal

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Published
September 11, 2023

Madison man pleads guilty to wire fraud in ‘ticket switching’ scam at Maine stores

Aaron Hoster, 51, entered the plea Monday in U.S. District Court in Bangor for switching the price tags for pricey items at Home Depot and Lowe’s stores.
Published
July 18, 2023

Photo Album: Bethel man killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest nearly 82 years later at Augusta cemetery

The remains of Ensign Stanley Willis Allen, who was born in Bethel and lived in Brunswick, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, was buried with full military honors on Tuesday at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. Photos are by Kennebec Journal photographer Ashley Allen.
Published
June 24, 2023

Man killed in early morning Norridgewock crash, police say

Police said Gerald Perri was killed after his vehicle veered off the road and struck an unattended vehicle parked in a driveway.
Published
June 1, 2023

Workers clean up spray paint vandalism of Augusta police memorial

Meanwhile, authorities on Thursday had no updates on the investigation into the vandalism.
Published
May 22, 2023

One person dead, 3 injured after fire strikes Waterville apartment complex for seniors

The impact of the fire Monday at Elm Towers was far-reaching as a warning was issued to not drink from the public water system because firefighting foam, which is a contaminant, entered the system.
Published
May 19, 2023

Richmond man on probation over bank robbery is arrested on warrants while hiding in blueberry field, police say

Albert T. “AJ” Peaslee, 40, was arrested Thursday in Windsor following a multi-agency search, authorities said.
Published
May 19, 2023

Winthrop hires new town manager who was previously Belgrade’s top administrator

Anthony Wilson, who is currently director of communications and operations for the Belgrade-based nonprofit 7 Lakes Alliance, will start the Winthrop job on June 5.
Published
May 7, 2023

Resources: How to help homeless people in the region

List of local service agencies accepting donations to help the homeless and at-risk populations in Maine.
Published
May 5, 2023

Photos, video: Oakland principal kisses a pig after students exceed reading challenge

Jennifer McGee, principal of Atwood Primary School in Oakland, gave a smooch to Petunia the pig after her students more than doubled their reading challenge goal.
Published
May 2, 2023

MaineGeneral Health names Nathan Howell as new president

Nathan Howell, a graduate of Colby College in Waterville and president of MaineHealth’s Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, will become the hospital system’s new CEO and president July 1.

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