Three years after the funding for the Augusta Police’s mental health crisis worker ran out, the position was filled again in August when Riverview Psychiatric Hospital added funding to its budget. With that funding set to run out in August, police officials are hoping to keep the position alive.
2016
Posted inSports
Vikings miss late 27-yard field goal as Seahawks win playoff game, 10-9
Defending NFC champion Seattle plays at Carolina next week.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kennebec County courts Dec. 31, 2015-Jan. 6, 2016
Here is a list of cases closed in courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kennebec Journal Jan. 10 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 10, 2016.
Posted inMaine, News
Blustery rainstorm leaves 25,000 CMP customers without power
The storm dumps 2.09 inches of rain on Portland, which has wind gusts of 47 mph.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Morning Sentinel Jan. 10 police log
Waterville area police reports for Jan. 10, 2016.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, News
Sugary goodies and journalism go hand in hand
Holidays, birthdays and deadline pressure combine to make the newsroom a hotbed of treat gobbling, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan mother’s loss leads to formation of local Nar-Anon Family Group
Ruth Perkins felt the need to raise awareness and help others whose loved ones are battling addiction after her son died of a heroin overdose.
Posted inNation & World, News
Call for supplies as Oregon standoff enters second week
Ammon Bundy’s mother, Carol Bundy, sent an email to supporters asking them to send her son’s group supplies from a list of more than 80 items.
Posted inNation & World, News
Powerful U.S. bomber flies over South Korea as standoff deepens
The B-52 is joined by South Korean F-15 and U.S. F-16 fighters and returned to its base in Guam after the flight.