Mistrial declared after jury cannot reach verdict in Augusta man’s child sexual abuse trial

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Published
October 18, 2023

Mistrial declared after jury cannot reach verdict in Augusta man’s child sexual abuse trial

Jurors could not agree on whether or not Jonathan M. Michaud, 30, was guilty of two counts of unlawful sexual contact.
Published
October 18, 2023

Colby’s Lovejoy convocation to honor jailed Wall Street Journal reporter

The 71st Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism is to be presented Friday to the parents of Evan Gershkovich, a 2014 Bowdoin College graduate who is being held in a Russian jail on claims he was acting as a spy for the United States.
Published
October 18, 2023

Winslow cancels inaugural Fall Fair due to rainy forecast

The town wants to adopt an annual fall festival to bring families to Fort Halifax Park, but the effort will be pushed off for a year following the decision this week to cancel Saturday's event.
Published
October 18, 2023

Body of Pittsfield firefighter, 27, found on Maine Central Institute campus

Zach Noble, a member of the Fire Department for several years, suffered a medical emergency Tuesday while on the running track at MCI, according to officials.
Published
October 17, 2023

Waterville considers buying yurts to house homeless at riverfront in winter

The City Council heard a plan Tuesday night to buy 10 yurts to provide shelter for homeless people who camp near the RiverWalk at Head of Falls.

Published
October 17, 2023

Months after placing Kennebec County emergency management director on paid leave, officials will not say why

While John Brenenstuhl has not been coming in to work since Aug. 14, he has been assigned special projects.
Published
October 17, 2023

Waterville mayoral debate set for tonight at Thomas College

City Councilor Michael Morris, D-Ward 5, is being challenged by Planning Board member Matthew Boulerice, who is running unenrolled, for a three-year term as mayor to succeed Jay Coelho.
Published
October 17, 2023

Photos: Herd on the street in Pittston as cows, sheep seek greener pasture

Volunteers, and sheriff's deputies, gathered in Pittston Tuesday morning to help Morton Brook Ranch owner Christian Jensen move his herd of 11 cattle and about 45 sheep across Wiscasset Road. Jensen said it was the second year he has used several neighbors' hayfields as a rotational grazing pasture for his animals. Having the herd trim the grass and spread its manure as fertilizer would get the crop off to a good start next spring, he said. All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal
Published
October 16, 2023

Waterville audience learns of efforts by veterans group to fight fascist rise

Kristofer Goldsmith, a former sergeant in the U.S. Army, is head of a nonprofit task force that works with state and federal law enforcement and others to counter extremism and gather intelligence on dangerous people and organizations.
Published
October 16, 2023

Toy box emerges as key evidence in trial of Augusta man accused of sexually abusing child

Jonathan M. Michaud, 30, is facing two counts of unlawful sexual contact. His trial began Monday.