State police continue search for human remains in Unity

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Published
June 10, 2020

State police continue search for human remains in Unity

Two Maine State Police specialty units returned Wednesday to Sandy Stream in Unity where they searched the area for additional human remains after part of a skeleton from an adult male was found in the stream May 30 by kayakers.
Published
June 10, 2020

Gardiner plans outdoor ceremony and fireworks to celebrate graduation

Every year, the Gardiner Area High School graduation brings hundreds of people to watch the annual rite of passage. This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, technology will bring the ceremony to the audience both near and far.
Published
June 10, 2020

Developer proposes 50-unit apartment building for seniors in Augusta

The Planning Board rejected a request to waive some city zoning requirements developer Jim Pepin said are needed to build on the Western Avenue site, currently home to a vacant office building.
Published
June 10, 2020

LGBTQ+ groups across Maine make adjustments for Pride month

Twelve organizations across Maine have teamed up to create a completely virtual Pride Month. The first event is a livestream of a drag queen story hour hosted by the Children's Book Cellar in Waterville.
Published
June 10, 2020

Request for more Waterville police funding stirs debate

A message Mayor Nick Isgro posted on Facebook Monday about the need for more police funding — just a day after a peaceful protest in the city — drew criticism from people who said the timing was inappropriate.

Published
June 9, 2020

Clinton teen who drove car in accident that killed 3 released into mother’s custody

Timothy Silva, 17, appeared at court Tuesday afternoon for a detention hearing, where Waterville District Court Judge Charles Dow allowed him to return to his mother's home in Fairfield while he awaits his next hearing.
Published
June 9, 2020

Kennebec County officials invite public to weigh in on budget

Winthrop resident Joe Pietroski questioned the need for increases in spending in the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office at a time when people are out of work and can't afford increasing taxes.
Published
June 9, 2020

Family mourns man shot in Waterville on Saturday as investigation continues

Dan Tracy, father of Waterville shooting victim Joe Tracy, said his son loved animals, his nephews and nieces, and racing motorcycles, but he did not tell them who shot him or why.
Published
June 9, 2020

Hallowell officials discuss Police Department’s use of restraint, consider training for staff

Officials say nothing appears to be "amiss" with how Hallowell police officers perform their jobs. The scrutiny and training are "preemptive."
Published
June 9, 2020

Gardiner officials continue budget talks

City officials are soliciting public input on the proposed $6.3 million city budget after seeking spending cuts in a bid to minimize property tax increases.