Gregory Violette, 64, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for failing to report settlement money from his Betty Crocker lawsuit — violating conditions of his supervised release.
Meg Robbins
Meg Robbins covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, China and Vassalboro for the Morning Sentinel. Though she grew up in New Jersey, her ties to Maine reach back generations. Meg’s work has appeared in the Vineyard Gazette, Pine Tree Watch, NJ Spotlight and various other outlets. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Meg began working for the Morning Sentinel in Sept. 2018 after living in South Africa for a year, where she produced a documentary about stand-up comedy. She geeks out over “Saturday Night Live,” movies, cats and good coffee.
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Warm weather, melted ice a recipe for success at Thomas College mud run
The annual Dirty Dog Mud Run draws more than 500 participants.
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One person killed in Anson house fire
Authorities are investigating the cause of the Sunday morning blaze on Moore Street.
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College students saw logs at Colby’s annual Woodsmen Mud Meet
Events range from dry land log birling to team crosscut.
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Colby College announces $2 million donation from trustee to support data science, women’s lacrosse
Rick McVey, trustee and parent of alumnae from the classes of 2012 and 2016, gave the funds, according to the Waterville college.
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Maine man to launch long-shot run for president at China Lake
Fred Wiand, 78, plans to kick off a national tour to promote his campaign Saturday at the China Lake boat launch. He is at least the second man from the Kennebec County town to run for the nation’s highest office.
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Poliquin denounces ranked-choice voting, addresses student voting in talk at Colby
Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin said the voter-approved ranked-choice process was a “scam” and that Colby students have the legal right to vote in local elections if they obtain a Maine driver’s license within 30 days of living in the state.
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Maine girl honored for saving mother after she lost consciousness while driving
Aislynn Savage, 12, was honored Thursday at the State House for safely steering her mother’s sedan into a snowbank after her mother passed out on Feb. 23.
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Bill to ban Native American mascots in Maine schools backed by divided committee
The Education and Cultural Affairs Committee votes 7-5 to recommend passing the legislation, which will now go before the House of Representatives.
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Maine man accused of threatening Google charged with violating protection order
Kyle Long, 33, also was charged with criminal mischief for allegedly breaking the window of an SUV after his wife did not answer the door Thursday at a family member’s apartment.