Gas explosion, murder, firefighter deaths, school controversies some of Waterville area’s top stories in 2019

The sentencing of John Williams to life in prison for the shooting death of a Somerset County sheriff's deputy, the murder of a mother and a fatal propane explosion in Farmington were some of the major Morning Sentinel stories of the year.

Central Maine in line for wet, heavy snow

Central and western areas of Maine can expect between 4 and 10 inches of snow late Monday into Tuesday night.

A look back at Augusta-area news of 2019

The year was highlighted by acts of heroism, downtown changes and high-profile crime.

Maine Community Foundation launches Kennebec County Fund

Waterville police officer shot; suspect wounded in exchange of gunfire in Canaan after car chase

The officer pulled over a man in connection with a shoplifting incident at Walmart in Waterville, and seven officers fired on the suspect in the ensuing shootout, Maine State Police say.

Federal funding helps foster ‘regenerative farming’ in central Maine, officials say

A working group of about 20 recommended keeping the funding percentages the same at a Tuesday meeting in Whitefield.

Storm brings deep snow, dangerous driving to central Maine

The National Weather service said the storm would break around 5 p.m. after 4 to 8 inches of accumulation.

U.S. Attorney for Maine warning public about dangerous counterfeit pills

Based on a sampling of tablets seized nationwide between January and March of 2019, the DEA found that 27% contained potentially lethal doses of fentanyl.

Morning Sentinel Oct. 20 police log

Waterville area police log for Oct. 20, 2019.

New York man sentenced for conspiring to distribute drugs in central Maine

Jamie "Booger" Betances, of Rochester, N.Y., was sentenced to 126 months in prison and three years of supervised release by Judge John A. Woodcock.