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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges
Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2022
As demand for home-delivered meals surges, volunteers keep Meals on Wheels rolling
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service that provides food to those who are homebound has increased from 800 to 1,100 central Maine households that regularly receive meals.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2022
Court documents identify teen charged with murder in Mount Vernon girl’s killing
Aidan Grant, 15, of Wayne is charged with intentional or knowing murder in connection with the July 18 killing of Brooke McLaughlin, 14.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2022
Juvenile suspect charged with murder in death of Mount Vernon teen
A close-knit town is awash in grief, confusion and a newfound sense of danger after Brooke McLaughlin, 14, was found dead in her home Monday.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2022
Maranacook seventh grader identified as victim in Mount Vernon homicide
Brooke McLaughlin, 14, who was found dead at her home Monday night in a case still under investigation by Maine State Police, was described by friends and school officials as a bright and kind girl who looked out for others and loved her pet lizard.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2022
Death of girl, 14, in Mount Vernon investigated as homicide
Police say the girl was found dead Monday evening, and they are looking for information about a stolen car related to the killing.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Historic headstone discovered in courthouse basement headed home to Rome
The discovery of a headstone in a disused part of the Kennebec County Courthouse sparked a search by Dan Brunelle, the county's facilities manager, to return it to its rightful place.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2021
UPS driver reports smoke after catching whiff of fire at Mt. Vernon home while making delivery
Nathan Allen called 911 on Monday when he smelled smoke at a residence where no one was home, and the local fire chief says he is grateful for the help.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2020
Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake
Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2020
Three men killed in separate ATV crashes in Maine
The incidents occurred in The Forks, Anson and Lang Township, state authorities say.
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