Zacheriah Adams, 33, of Jay, was arrested after police laid down spike mats, causing the pickup truck he was driving to stop.
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Chelsea’s welcome sign to return after being replaced by a religious message
For several weeks, travelers on River Road in Chelsea have been greeted by a ‘Jesus Saves’ sign where the town’s ‘Welcome to Chelsea’ sign had stood for years; the sign is scheduled to be replaced Friday.
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JCPenney to close Waterville store; Renys to move in next year
JCPenney plans to close its store at 60 Elm Plaza in Waterville on Sept. 22, and R.H. Reny Inc. owner John Reny confirmed Monday his company’s 19th store will open there next year.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
Ceremony showcases new trail system that connects Norridgewock and Madison
The trail system has already brought a boost in tourism to Norridgewock.
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A year into $60 million Waterville-Winslow bridge project, half of the span has been removed
Work on the three-year project, which began last year, is expected to continue until August 2026.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop schools may have to pay if district doesn’t use electric buses that came riddled with problems
The school buses, which were awarded from the federal Clean School Bus program but soon broke down, have been off the road since early this year. Though the buses have now passed inspection, School Board members are uncertain about whether to put them back in service.
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Police: Sleeping driver hits cruiser, injures state trooper on I-95 in Sidney
Keishaunna Tavares, 34, of California dozed off while northbound on Interstate 95 and ran into the back of a police cruiser being driven by the trooper, officials said.
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One person dead, another injured in Waterville crash
The crash, reported at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, occurred at the intersection of West River Road and Trafton Road, according to officials.
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Massachusetts man found guilty for attempted murder of Vassalboro woman
The verdict comes after Irineu B. Goncalves, 35, threatened, strangled and brutally beat his ex-girlfriend outside a Waterville hotel in 2023. Authorities said he entered a dissociative state and ‘showed no response’ after being tased twice and repeatedly pepper sprayed.
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Skowhegan hospital looks to build medical office building
Redington-Fairview General Hospital has submitted a proposal to the town’s Planning Board for a three-story, 24,000-square-foot building and expanded parking.