Alyssa Marcellino, 25, is heading back to jail for six months after violating the terms of her probation imposed after she was convicted of causing a fatal Monmouth crash in 2014.
Betty Adams
Betty Adams is a general assignment reporter who’s lived in Augusta for the past 35 years and been working for the Kennebec Journal for more than two decades. She covers the courts plus the towns of Belgrade, Fayette and Readfield.
As adjunct instructor Elizabeth Adams, she teaches writing courses, including journalism, at the University of Maine at Augusta.
In her spare time, when she’s not playing with the grandchildren, bicycling on the rail trail, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, she likes to travel both in the United States and abroad via cruise ship and occasionally on the back of a motorcycle.
She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and earned a master’s of journalism from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.
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New Augusta courthouse due to get 3 more judges’ chambers
Some of the newer chambers will be shared by judges who are sitting temporarily in Augusta and active retired judges who are not working full-time.
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Skowhegan motorcyclist dies in Monmouth crash
Authorities are still trying to locate the next of kin for Robert Dale Saveall, 68, police said.
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Augusta court security officer quits over cellphone photo
Joel Eldridge, who had worked for the county for 18 years, was the subject of an investigation after he took the photo while attorneys were out of the room.
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Readfield voters asked to put $5,000 toward rehab of Union Meeting House
The question about the funds will appear on the ballot at the annual Town Meeting.
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Climate Change marchers in Augusta call for politicians, others to protect Maine resources
The gathering was one of many such events held nationwide to draw attention to effects of climate change and presidential policies.
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Judge orders mental examination of Hallowell man
Luke Sunde allegedly fought with police and fled in a johnny before being taken to jail.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man to serve six months behind bars on child pornography conviction
A judge suspended the remainder of Randy Marquis’ three-year term.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Mother ‘lost for words’ after former Chelsea woman jailed in child’s death leaves prison
Sally Ann Schofield was released this week after serving about 15 years in prison for killing 5-year-old Logan Marr by wrapping her in duct tape and leaving her alone in a basement.
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Fayette putting marijuana sales ban on June warrant
Selectmen followed a recommendation by the town Planning Board.