Kaitlin Schroeder

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Published
July 24, 2013

Terrorizing charges dropped in Farmington case

The Franklin County District Attorney’s office has dropped and changed charges against three people originally accused of terrorizing last week due to lack of evidence.
Published
July 23, 2013

Farmington town fathers say they’re tapped out on Whittier Road fix funding

While construction has not started on the project to stabilize the eroding riverbank along Whittier Road, Farmington officials said Tuesday they have already spent all they can afford on the project.
Published
July 22, 2013

‘Spike’ Carey recalled as warm, enthusiastic public servant for central Maine

Local leaders, family and friends on Monday recalled Richard J. “Spike” Carey’s colorful legacy as a longtime legislator, alderman, mayor, selectman and town manager in Belgrade and Waterville.
Published
July 21, 2013

Maine International Film Festival closes with higher attendance, heightened enthusiasm

The Maine International Film Festival concluded Sunday, having shown more than 100 films and recording some 8,500 paid admissions, according to organizers.
Published
July 21, 2013

Kennebec County jail program aims to help inmates who are veterans

A two-year-old initiative at Kennebec County Correctional Facility aims to treat military service-related problems that have contributed to the inmates’ arrests.
Published
July 20, 2013

Serious themes part of 36th annual student film, video festival in Waterville

Entries in Saturday’s 36th annual student film and video festival were on the edgier, darker side this year, with homelessness and stages of grief among the themes.
Published
July 18, 2013

Maine delegation goes to Lac-Megantic to offer support

A Maine delegation visited Lac-Megantic Wednesday to offer their condolences and pledges to continue to support the devastated town.
Published
July 17, 2013

Waterville police officer disciplined for treatment of homeless man

A Waterville police officer has been disciplined internally after an investigation validated a claim that he mistreated a homeless man.
Published
July 17, 2013

Farmington woman OK after manhole cover launches into her car

Police say Sierra McGraw suffered minor injuries after a tractor trailer hit a manhole cover, propelling it into the car windshield.
Published
July 16, 2013

Farmington to hold meeting on proposed TIF plan

Farmington officials will hold a public meeting July 22 to explain a proposed downtown tax increment financing district.