http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/-t1.htm Kennebec Valley News. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:25:58 GMT 10 http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/65/21/31/banner10.jpg http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/-t1.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/mystery-remains-t18855.htm Outspoken MYSTERY REMAINS BY SCOTT MONROE Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WINSLOW -- A state wildlife biologist has investigated the reported sighting of a mountain lion in Winslow. The biologist, Kendall Marden, didn't find any evidence such as hair or feces to scientifically confirm the presence of the animal. But something else was discovered: what appears to be a large paw print in sand and dirt by the side of the road. It appears to measure 6 to 9 inches long and 5 inches wide. For ... Kennebec Valley News Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:25:58 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/mystery-remains-t18855.htm#22170 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/mystery-remains-t18855.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/mill-site-has-more-asbestos-than-expected-t18849.htm Outspoken Mill site has more asbestos than expected BY KEITH EDWARDS Staff Writer Morning Sentinel AUGUSTA -- An unpleasant surprise has surfaced amid the demolition of the former Augusta Tissue mill -- much more asbestos than expected. The presence of asbestos is no surprise. Budgeting for the project included funds to hire a subcontractor to get rid of the fire-resistant material, which once was commonly used in building construction and can be hazardous. But much more asbestos has ... Kennebec Valley News Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:25:19 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/mill-site-has-more-asbestos-than-expected-t18849.htm#22162 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/mill-site-has-more-asbestos-than-expected-t18849.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/5-indicted-in-theft-beating-t18844.htm Outspoken 5 INDICTED IN THEFT, BEATING BY AMY CALDER Staff Writer Morning Sentinel Two Canaan women are among five people expected to appear in court next month in connection with the alleged May 24 robbery and beating of a Benton man they met at a Waterville bar. Michelle Hutchins, 30, and Shannan N. Santerre, 25, both of Canaan; Richard Horton, 35, of Dorchester, Mass.; David James, 23, of Mattapan, Mass.; and Kendra M. Totten, 21, of Augusta, are scheduled to be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. ... Kennebec Valley News Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:07:41 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/5-indicted-in-theft-beating-t18844.htm#22157 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/5-indicted-in-theft-beating-t18844.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/federal-grant-to-help-elm-city-get-more-trees-t18837.htm Outspoken Federal grant to help Elm City get more trees BY COLIN HICKEY Staff Writer Morning Sentinel More trees will line the sides of some of Waterville's most well-traveled streets by this fall. A nearly $8,000 federal grant will make this possible. Waterville Parks and Recreation Director Matt Skehan said the money will enable his crews to plant up to 30 trees around the city. Skehan said trees will be planted on Burleigh and Main streets, Morrill Avenue and in The Concourse. He ... 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Kennebec Valley News Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:13:08 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/police-make-4-drug-arrests-t18806.htm#22113 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/police-make-4-drug-arrests-t18806.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/133rd-readies-for-deployment-t18805.htm Outspoken 133rd readies for deployment BY DOUG HARLOW Staff Writer Morning Sentinel SKOWHEGAN -- Drawing on her 10 years in the Maine Army National Guard and a tour of duty in Iraq in 2004, Capt. Lisa Sessions, at age 28, is a no-nonsense kind of soldier. Sessions, of Windham, commands the 136th Engineer Co. of the 133rd Engineer Battalion, with headquarters at the state armory in Skowhegan and a detachment in Lewiston. The 133rd Engineers will train in Germany this summer in preparation ... 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Kennebec Valley News Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:18:05 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/no-charges-in-bb-gun-incident-t18796.htm#22103 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/no-charges-in-bb-gun-incident-t18796.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/phone-scams-hit-area-in-huge-new-wave-t18784.htm Outspoken Phone scams hit area in 'huge' new wave BY SCOTT MONROE Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- Ricky Michaud was surprised when his cell phone rang with an unlisted number a few minutes before 11 Monday night. His surprise turned to suspicion when he heard the pre-recorded message on the other line. The message said Michaud's Visa card had been restricted for supermarket use only, rattled off a number for contacting Visa security and said to press "1" to speak with ... Kennebec Valley News Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:09:23 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/phone-scams-hit-area-in-huge-new-wave-t18784.htm#22088 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/phone-scams-hit-area-in-huge-new-wave-t18784.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/three-charged-in-incident-at-colby-plead-not-guilty-t18780.htm Outspoken Three charged in incident at Colby plead not guilty BY SCOTT MONROE Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- Three men formally entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in Waterville District Court on charges stemming from controversial incidents on the campus of Colby College on Easter morning. Charged are Ozzy Ramirez, 22, with three counts of assault and one count of criminal trespass; Jacob Roundtree, 21, with two counts of assault and one count of criminal trespass; and Michael ... Kennebec Valley News Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:50:44 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/three-charged-in-incident-at-colby-plead-not-guilty-t18780.htm#22084 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/three-charged-in-incident-at-colby-plead-not-guilty-t18780.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/keeping-a-close-watch-t18779.htm Outspoken Keeping a close watch BY LARRY GRARD Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- Hearing for the second time Gary Hammond's chilling account, Scott Bullock paused prior to taking the microphone during Tuesday morning's session on domestic violence and its impact on business. "That's the second time I've heard Gary's story, so just give me a minute to catch my breath," the MaineGeneral Health CEO told the audience at the Hampton Inn. Bullock said domestic violence ... Kennebec Valley News Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:48:42 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/keeping-a-close-watch-t18779.htm#22083 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/keeping-a-close-watch-t18779.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/waterville-funds-to-rehab-house-questioned-t18778.htm Outspoken WATERVILLE: Funds to rehab house questioned BY COLIN HICKEY Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- City councilors Tuesday night gave initial approval to selling a run-down South End house -- acquired through tax foreclosure -- to a local agency that plans to spend up to $100,000 to rehab the property. But Mayor Paul LePage was not happy about the deal, which still needs two votes to be adopted. LePage objected to the $21,780 selling price for the Summer Street ... Kennebec Valley News Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:46:22 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/waterville-funds-to-rehab-house-questioned-t18778.htm#22082 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/waterville-funds-to-rehab-house-questioned-t18778.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/alleged-mastermind-of-fair-robbery-indicted-t18777.htm Outspoken Alleged mastermind of fair robbery indicted BY DOUG HARLOW Staff Writer Morning Sentinel SKOWHEGAN -- The man police say was the "mastermind" of an armed robbery at the Skowhegan State Fair last summer has been indicted by a Somerset County grand jury. Michael P. Ramos, 20, of Madison, is charged by the grand jury with a single count of Class A armed robbery, a crime punishable with a conviction by up to 20 years in prison. An indictment is not a finding of guilt, ... 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Kennebec Valley News Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:31:52 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/benton-man-pleads-guilty-to-crimes-against-girls-t18773.htm#22077 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/benton-man-pleads-guilty-to-crimes-against-girls-t18773.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/vassalboro-probe-of-blaze-at-topless-coffee-shop-continues-t18766.htm Outspoken VASSALBORO: Probe of blaze at topless coffee shop continues BY SCOTT MONROE Staff Writer Morning Sentinel VASSALBORO -- There's been progress, but no arrests or suspects. That's what the State Fire Marshal's Office said Monday of its investigation into a fire on June 4 that destroyed the controversial Grand View Topless Coffee Shop on Route 3. Investigators ruled the blaze an arson after discovering unspecified evidence in the rubble. "We're working on it daily and we've ... Kennebec Valley News Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:14:39 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/vassalboro-probe-of-blaze-at-topless-coffee-shop-continues-t18766.htm#22067 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/vassalboro-probe-of-blaze-at-topless-coffee-shop-continues-t18766.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/kvcap-to-buy-fix-sell-homes-t18763.htm Outspoken KVCAP to buy, fix, sell homes BY AMY CALDER Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- Families who otherwise would not be able to afford to buy homes will be able to do so, thanks to a special program headed up by Kennebec Valley Community Action Program. KVCAP has received a $640,000 grant from the state Department of Economic and Community Development as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. KVCAP plans to buy, renovate and resell homes at affordable prices ... Kennebec Valley News Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:07:09 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/kvcap-to-buy-fix-sell-homes-t18763.htm#22064 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/kvcap-to-buy-fix-sell-homes-t18763.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/deane-tracy-loses-his-badge-t18742.htm Outspoken Deane Tracy loses his badge BY BETTY ADAMS Staff Writer Morning Sentinel A former Skowhegan police sergeant was stripped of his law enforcement certification Friday by a board that certifies law enforcement and corrections officers in Maine. The Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy refused to grant a request by Deane Tracy, 43, of Skowhegan, to delay action in his case pending resolution of his court appeal. Tracy was convicted of forgery May 14 in Kennebec ... Kennebec Valley News Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:28:50 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/deane-tracy-loses-his-badge-t18742.htm#22038 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/deane-tracy-loses-his-badge-t18742.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/civic-pride-has-a-new-address-t18741.htm Outspoken Civic pride has a new address BY DOUG HARLOW Staff Writer Morning Sentinel SKOWHEGAN -- Little banners displayed in shop windows in the downtown business district proclaim that "Main Street is On The Move." It wasn't mean to be taken literally, of course, but then along came Betsy Bourdeau, the new executive director of Main Street Skowhegan and, well, Main Street actually moved. Main Street Skowhegan, part of a statewide program that seeks to strengthen, restore ... Kennebec Valley News Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:25:38 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/civic-pride-has-a-new-address-t18741.htm#22037 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/civic-pride-has-a-new-address-t18741.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/at-huhtamaki-ailing-employee-gets-a-lift-t18729.htm Outspoken At Huhtamaki, ailing employee gets a lift BY LARRY GRARD Staff Writer Morning Sentinel FAIRFIELD -- The Ben E. King classic "Stand by Me" fit Thursday for Steve Sandelier. Surrounded by co-workers, during Huhtamaki Packaging's employee appreciation day, Sandelier moved and grooved behind the karaoke microphone. Workers clapped, whooping it up. Toward the end, he mockingly wiped his brow. "I'm glad you're all getting a big kick out of this, especially you, ... Kennebec Valley News Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:00:21 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/at-huhtamaki-ailing-employee-gets-a-lift-t18729.htm#22024 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/at-huhtamaki-ailing-employee-gets-a-lift-t18729.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/robbery-leads-pursued-t18728.htm Outspoken ROBBERY LEADS PURSUED BY DOUG HARLOW Staff Writer Morning Sentinel SKOWHEGAN -- Police continued their investigation Thursday into the armed robbery of the Taconnet Federal Credit Union on U.S. Route 201 a day earlier. A search warrant was carried out Wednesday night at a house and property on Middle Road in Fairfield, where clothing was seized and a motorcycle was impounded, Skowhegan Police Chief Michael Emmons said. The credit union was robbed Wednesday morning by a man ... Kennebec Valley News Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:57:02 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/robbery-leads-pursued-t18728.htm#22023 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/robbery-leads-pursued-t18728.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/augusta-ymca-mull-sports-facility-partnership-t18718.htm Outspoken Augusta, YMCA mull sports facility partnership BY KEITH EDWARDS Staff Writer Kennebec Journal AUGUSTA -- A plan for the city's recreation program to work more closely with the Kennebec Valley YMCA could result in more court time for local basketball players. The proposal to collaborate in order to make better use of both organizations' gymnasium space goes to the City Council for discussion tonight. Leif Dahlin, the city's community services director, said the goal of the ... Kennebec Valley News Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:36:34 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/augusta-ymca-mull-sports-facility-partnership-t18718.htm#22012 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/augusta-ymca-mull-sports-facility-partnership-t18718.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/clinton-town-voters-again-spurn-police-budget-t18716.htm Outspoken CLINTON: Town voters again spurn police budget BY LARRY GRARD Staff Writer Morning Sentinel CLINTON -- Once again, residents have rejected funding for the Police Department. And as noted by Town Manager James Rhodes, a looming reduction in state revenue and a November vote on reduced excise taxes won't make taxpayers any more likely to approve municipal spending. By a 246-227 margin, voters on Tuesday defeated a proposed $196,716 in funding for the Police Department. According ... Kennebec Valley News Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:15:09 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/clinton-town-voters-again-spurn-police-budget-t18716.htm#22010 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/clinton-town-voters-again-spurn-police-budget-t18716.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/waterville-council-debates-ban-on-adult-entertainment-t18715.htm Outspoken WATERVILLE: Council debates ban on adult entertainment BY AMY CALDER Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- City councilors might soon be faced with deciding if nudity, porn shops, escort services, massage parlors and other forms of adult entertainment should be prohibited downtown. Councilors and Planning Board members debated the issue Tuesday night at a workshop to discuss proposed changes to the zoning ordinance related to all sorts of activity in the city. Restricting ... Kennebec Valley News Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:13:16 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/waterville-council-debates-ban-on-adult-entertainment-t18715.htm#22009 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/waterville-council-debates-ban-on-adult-entertainment-t18715.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/credit-union-robbed-t18711.htm Outspoken CREDIT UNION ROBBED BY DOUG HARLOW Staff Writer Morning Sentinel SKOWHEGAN -- A teller at Taconnet Federal Credit Union on U.S. Route 201 was robbed at knife point Wednesday morning by a hooded man who escaped on a motorcycle, police said. The robbery was reported by Seacoast Security just after 10:30 a.m., Skowhegan Police Chief Michael Emmons said. "A few minutes later we got a call from the employees inside the credit union that they had been robbed," Emmons said ... Kennebec Valley News Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:03:18 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/credit-union-robbed-t18711.htm#22005 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/credit-union-robbed-t18711.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/23-million-slated-for-greentree-apartments-t18700.htm Outspoken $2.3 million slated for Greentree Apartments BY KEITH EDWARDS Staff Writer Kennebec Journal AUGUSTA -- Improvements and about 75 temporary jobs are coming to 83-unit Greentree Apartments through $2.3 million in federal stimulus funding. The U.S. Department of the Treasury is awarding $4.1 million to Mainehousing, including $2.3 million for improvements to the subsidized Greentree Apartments complex. Peter Merrill, director of communications and planning for ... Kennebec Valley News Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:26:29 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/23-million-slated-for-greentree-apartments-t18700.htm#21988 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/23-million-slated-for-greentree-apartments-t18700.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/man-stops-runaway-truck-t18696.htm Outspoken Man stops runaway truck BY LARRY GRARD Staff Writer Morning Sentinel NORRIDGEWOCK -- An alert tractor-trailer driver might have averted a disaster Friday morning for a special-needs teen. The 18-year-old was in the passenger's seat of a pickup truck that was in reverse, and backing down a steep hill on Route 201A, toward a construction site along the Kennebec River. Maine State Police Trooper Derrick Record said that the teen, whom he declined to identify, suffered minor cuts ... Kennebec Valley News Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:18:43 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/man-stops-runaway-truck-t18696.htm#21984 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/kennebec-valley-news-f3/man-stops-runaway-truck-t18696.htm