Heather Priest, 36, of Casco died after being involved in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night on Richmond Road in Litchfield, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s office said.
Rob Montana
Rob Montana is the city editor for the Kennebec Journal. At the KJ since August 2018, he has worked in local media for 19 years. Starting as a sports writer for a daily paper in upstate New York, Rob also served as news reporter and weekend editor, before becoming managing editor of two weekly newspapers, also in upstate New York. He also has worked in a variety of on-air and production roles in local radio. Prior to coming to the Kennebec Journal, Rob served as managing editor for The Times Record in Brunswick.
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Police seize 4 pounds of cocaine disguised as a cake in stop on I-295 in Gardiner
Police say the cocaine has an estimated street value of $200,000.
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Augusta man charged with arson after allegedly setting off fireworks inside apartment
Gerald Stackpole, 44, was arrested Thursday after a Jefferson Street apartment caught fire as a result of his alleged use of fireworks, police say.
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Maine Supreme Court questions Melville Fuller statue outside Kennebec courthouse
The monument honors the Augusta-born former chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, who was part of the majority in the Plessy v. Ferguson decision that maintained racial segregation with the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine.
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Accident claims lives of Augusta, Smithfield women
Augusta police report that Kelsey Buckmore and Rachel Paquet died in the two-vehicle accident on Eastern Avenue.
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Chief: Vehicles were towed after Augusta officers grew ‘overwhelmed’ by large crowd at Black Lives Matter protest
Police Chief Jared Mills said the situation led to 15 vehicles being towed from the private parking lot near Meineke Car Care Center at 268 State St.
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Manchester asks law enforcement to not enter the fire station over coronavirus concerns
Area fire departments often allow troopers and sheriff’s deputies to access their facilities for various reasons, including using bathrooms, decontaminating their cars and internet use.
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As attitudes, laws around working mothers evolve, BIW installs lactation facilities
To be in compliance with Maine state law, an employer must provide a space, other than a bathroom, for nursing mothers to express breast milk for up to 3 years after childbirth.
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Clans keep traditions alive at annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Topsham
The 41st annual event includes feats of strength, traditional Scottish food, music and stories.
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Sidney man in custody after standoff at home with Maine State Police
The State Police tactical team responded to the residence on Richard Road in Sidney.