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38 years after Kimberly Moreau disappeared, her father has a new way to gather clues
JAY, Maine — Communities in central and western Maine still hold out hope for answers 38 years after a 17-year-old from Jay disappeared. Maine State Police said Kimberly Moreau was last seen in Jay at about midnight on May 9, 1986, in the company of someone she met earlier that day. She has not been seen since. Moreau's family said she canceled plans to attend her high school junior prom on the night of May 10 after an argument with her boyfriend.
Kennebec Water District working to reroute water main in Waterville following multiple breaks
WATERVILLE -- In the last week, the City of Waterville experienced multiple water main breaks that led to complications the Kennebec Water District says they could have never foreseen. The Kennebec Water District sprung into action last week when they discovered multiple unrelated water main breaks along Kennedy memorial drive.
Residents in Oxford County town revolt after learning tax bills could triple
PERU, Maine — Residents in the Oxford County town of Peru are fighting back after learning their tax bills were about to triple or even quadruple. Now, pushback has resulted in a change of plans. There has not been an official property tax revaluation in the town for 24...
Grand jury indicts man accused of robbing convenience store , 3 charged in home invasion
SKOWHEGAN - A man accused of robbing a Big Apple Store in Madison has been indicted by the Somerset County Grand Jury. Seth Johnson, 19, of Skowhegan was indicted on one count of robbery. According to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster , two men armed with guns reportedly took an...
Man transported to hospital with third-degree burns after incident in North Anson
NORTH ANSON, Maine (WABI) - A man was flown to the hospital Friday evening with third-degree burns and respiratory problems according to Central Maine.com. According to the publication, the incident happened on New Portland Road in North Anson after the man attempted to light a campfire with an accelerant. The...
After devastating flooding, Maine vineyard owner feels federal aid fell short
PHILLIPS, Maine — Five months after flooding from the Sandy River destroyed equipment and infrastructure used to maintain a small vineyard in Phillips, owner Paul Caruso says he is "running on empty" financially and emotionally. “Once you see the video of the water coming in at six, seven, eight...
Public offers input on Shawmut Dam environmental plan ahead of relicensing decision
FAIRFIELD, Maine — Can industry and conservation co-exist on the Kennebec River? The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking the public some version of that question as it assesses the environmental impact of four dams on the river, most notably the Shawmut Dam, where owner Brookfield Renewable is seeking a re-up of its license, a process it began in 2020.
Baseball Game Preview: Waterville Hits the Road
The Waterville Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Leavitt Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Waterville is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak. Waterville lost 12-1 to Lawrence on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Leavitt unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Friday....
Gov. Mills encourages graduates at Thomas College's 130th commencement
WATERVILLE -- Over 200 students receiving Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees marched at Thomas College's 130th commencement ceremony. The school's administrators say the graduates come from every county in Maine, as well as several other states and three other countries. This year's commencement speaker -- Governor Janet Mills -- shared...
UMF Emery Community Arts Center presents John Cariani’s ‘Last Gas’ May 17-19
FARMINGTON — The UMF Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus is presenting John Cariani’s “Last Gas” at the Emery Performance Space on Friday, May […]
Thomas College senior helps improve mental health on campus
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Seniors at Thomas College in Waterville are getting ready to embark on a new journey after commencement this weekend. Olivia Rowe, a top academic student studying psychology, is leaving her mark on the school after becoming a mental health advocate for her classmates and faculty. The...
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