Rashaad McKinney, 26, now of Augusta, is to spend an initial 90 days in jail.
2017
Maine woman and her 2 goats uninjured in Vermont crash
The Raymond woman apparently fell asleep while driving on an interstate.
Augusta fundraiser planned to help victims of Hurricane Harvey
At 2 p.m. Saturday, car enthusiasts will gather in the parking lot of the Augusta Civic Center to raise money for the American Red Cross.
Emoji campaign gets on a (lobster) roll
A seafood restaurant chain gave away 100 lobster rolls to customers who signed a petition calling for a lobster emoji.
Kennebec Journal Aug. 30 police log
Augusta area police reports for Aug. 30, 2017.
Man convicted in 1983 Fayette murder denied bid for a new trial
Erroneous data used in DNA calculations did not affect the conviction of Thomas Mitchell in the slaying of Judith L. Flagg.
Former Mainers in Houston finally see clearing skies as recovery begins
Officials are also warning against potential scams related to fundraising efforts tied to Hurricane Harvey relief.
Five-year-old shot herself accidentally in Scarborough home, state police say
Elise Dorr found a loaded .45-caliber handgun that belonged to her father, Todd Dorr, in a backpack. No charges have been filed.
Pressed to reveal funding sources, Miami real estate developer withdraws from York County casino campaign
The head of Maine’s ethics commission says Lisa Scott’s surprise announcement won’t affect its investigation into the sources of the $4.3 million spent to get the proposal on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Smiles, hugs abound as Augusta, Waterville children start new school year
Many students seemed happy and enthusiastic to hit the books.