Jesse Scardina

Staff Writer

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Published
June 27, 2014

Canaan home badly damaged in fire

No injuries were reported, but the home on Hill Road was extensively damaged.
Published
June 26, 2014

Waterville 8-year-olds’ food pantry effort pays off

Two George J. Mitchell School students will have a financial head start after being awarded $2,500 scholarships.
Published
June 26, 2014

Turner man arrested in alleged Winslow assault

Kevin Scott O’Connor charged with aggravated assault and is being held in Kennebec County jail.
Published
June 25, 2014

Study: Plants from big-box stores in Augusta contained bee-harming pesticides

Home Depot and Lowe’s said they comply, or plan to comply, with federal regulations requiring proper labeling for plants that use the pesticides.
Published
June 23, 2014

Dad, sons escape burning car in Winslow

A Jeep Compass was destroyed after it caught fire on Clinton Avenue.
Published
June 21, 2014

Hall-of-Famer Jim Rice visits Oakland’s Mini Fenway for turf dedication

The former Red Sox star offered young players tips and encouraged their parents to support them no matter how their games turn out.
Published
June 21, 2014

China Four Seasons Club among latest victims of volunteer disinterest

The snowbmobile and ATV club is struggling to stay alive as its few volunteers age or are just too busy.
Published
June 19, 2014

Waterville Police to crack down on loud motorcycle mufflers

Chief Joseph Massey wants to go after “ridiculously loud” vehicles, after receiving complaints about motorcycle exhaust noise.
Published
June 18, 2014

Winslow Fourth of July parade to honor Kim Carter

The local business owner, who celebration officials say always comes through when needed by the community, has been named grand marshal.
Published
June 17, 2014

Benton official: CMP will have to be forced to fix noise problem

Central Maine Power and the state Public Utilities Commission are looking for ways to reduce noise coming from a substation, but utility officials say it will take time to find a solution.