Brian T. Mulkern, formerly of Winthrop, had previous felony convictions for burglary and robbery and attempted trafficking in heroin.
2016
Kennebec Journal Jan. 28 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 28, 2016.
Plaques to honor veterans go up at Cony in Augusta
The large plaques, honoring Cony High School students who died in World Wars I and II, were hung Tuesday in the high school’s food court.
Fishermen rescued from water off Port Clyde while boat burns
Two men aboard the Miss Lynn make a distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard around 10 a.m., don survival suits and jump.
Poetry contest set for Farmington
Farmington library, Literacy Volunteers and Beloit Poetry Journal to host April 12 event.
Maine heating fuel prices fall to lowest levels since 2004
This week’s heating fuel price survey by the Governor’s Energy Office also finds lower prices for kerosene and propane.
Death of dog abandoned in shelter parking lot draws Internet outrage
The Androscoggin County Humane Society is asking the public to help identify the person who is seen in security video leaving the dog outside the shelter, only to have it later be hit by a car.
‘Affluenza’ teen Ethan Couch arrives in Texas
Couch, sentenced to 10 years probation for a drunken-driving wreck, was apprehended in Mexico in December and deported to the US Thursday.
Teacher-in-Space finalists gather on 30th anniversary of Challenger tragedy
Christa McAuliffe’s son and granchildren took part in the events to remember the astronauts who died.