Reporting Aside: This central Maine police chief is reaching out to save lives
Clinton police Chief Rusty Bell goes above and beyond to help those in need, even posting his personal cellphone number on social media after two residents took their own lives, urging people to call him if they want to talk.
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Feds: Maine illegal marijuana grows may be tied to Chinese crime organizations
The U.S. Attorney’s office said Friday that federal authorities are investigating an estimated 100 illegal growing sites in Maine, as well as similar activities in 19 other states.
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In the Field: Maine moose sightings becoming rarer as climate change boosts tick populations
Ron Joseph reflects that seeing a moose can be a lifetime memory, but he wonders if Maine's most iconic animal will survive the century as warmer seasons breed more ticks.
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Local & State Posted: 3:58 PM
Water main break in Waterville disrupts service to businesses, residents
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Local & State Posted: 3:26 PM
Orrington man is the latest Mainer to face charges after storming of the U.S. Capitol
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 3:11 PM
Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performance
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Maine Crime Posted: 2:54 PM
Central Maine arrest log: April 26-May 3, 2024
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Business Posted: 2:40 PM
U.S. employers scaled back hiring in April. How that could let Fed cut interest rates
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Business Posted: 2:31 PM
Yellen says threats to democracy risk U.S. economic growth, an indirect jab at Trump
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Schools and Education Posted: 1:57 PM
Richmond school committee to send $8.2 million budget to voters
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Business Posted: 1:42 PM
AI-controlled fighter jet took Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
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Business Posted: 1:36 PM
Google, Justice Department argue whether search engine is a monopoly
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Business Posted: 1:19 PM
Fed indicated rates will remain higher for longer. What does that mean for you?
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Nation & World Posted: 12:58 PM
Arrests of Israel-Hamas war protesters exceed 2,300 as police clear more U.S. campus encampments
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Nation & World Posted: 12:37 PM
Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests
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Local & State
Man listed in serious condition after being hit by vehicle while crossing street in Augusta
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Business
Shopping for cannabis in Maine will look different this summer
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Arts & Entertainment
Maine ‘American Idol’ contestant Julia Gagnon asks for kindness on Instagram
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Local & State
Pro-Palestine group demands Colby College cut ties with Israel
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Local & State
Update: Jackman man in critical condition after crash on U.S. Route 201 in West Forks
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Maine Crime
Former Liberty man sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting stepdaughter
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Local & State
A trimmed Kennebec County budget plan, carrying a 31% taxpayer increase, wins committee approval
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Schools and Education
Winslow school budget voted down by council after contentious meeting
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Local & State
Fire destroys garage in Smithfield
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Business
Sappi’s $418 million expansion of Skowhegan mill continues on schedule
April 30
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Local & State
Water main break in Waterville disrupts service to businesses, residents
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Schools and Education
Richmond school committee to send $8.2 million budget to voters
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Books
‘Northeaster,’ ‘Maine, A Love Story’ among finalists for Maine Literary Awards
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Schools and Education
Founder of Waterville coffee business to speak at Kennebec Valley Community College graduation
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Local & State
Week In Photos April 26-May 3, 2024
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Local & State
Oakland voters to consider $8.03 million budget at Tuesday’s town meeting
Former Liberty man sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting stepdaughter
Wade Drew Brayman, 65, was sentenced after an unusual series of hearings that lasted more than 17 hours over three days at the Waldo Judicial Center in Belfast.
Man listed in serious condition after being hit by vehicle while crossing street in Augusta
Augusta police said the 19-year-old man, who was hit while crossing Water Street, near Laurel Street, was being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Central Maine arrest log: April 26-May 3, 2024
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for April 26-May 3, 2024.
Opinion: This election year comes with great responsibility
For economic and social circumstances to improve, people need to be informed and involved.
Movie Review: ‘No Hard Feelings’ script full of unlikely consequences, TV laughs, J.P. Devine writes
Boy meets girl with a script full of unlikely consequences and TV laughs, which happily won this reviewer over.
2024 Morning Sentinel Readers’ Choice Awards Ceremony
This event took place at the Waterville Elks Lodge on Thursday, May 2.