You would think that criminals who plan to break into retail stores or do property damage would realize that in the 21st century, there are cameras everywhere.
There are so many incredibly wonderful people that live and work here in the Central Maine community, then there are those who are not so incredibly wonderful.
HitchBOT the robot successfully hitchhiked across Canada last year. People would pick him up on the side of the road, strap him in and take him to a new destination. No problem.
A new athletic field at Jefferson Village School was vandalized. Not vandalized in the traditional sense with graffiti but by someone driving all over it.
Vandalism has hit Monmouth. According to the Monmouth Police Department, the town was the victim of a second vandalism incident that occurred at the center town beach. Vandals tipped over the port-a-potties and broke off a newly installed hand rail for handicapped access to the lake.
Having been in Augusta radio broadcasting most of my adult life, I've heard it all..."Armpit," "Disgusta," you name it. Frankly I'm tired of it as I have been here long enough to see this city grow from a little less desirable area to thrive to something I'm quite proud to be involved with. I'm talking about the whole city, from the council, the mayor and manager, to citizens