The Augusta area saw growth too, with expanded libraries in Winthrop and Augusta and a new use for the old Cony flatiron.
Craig Crosby
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AD Electric of Sabattus penalized for violations in Monmouth fire
The company has been fined more than $15,000 for safety and training violations revealed during an investigation sparked by May’s massive warehouse fire.
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State police trooper hit in July crash in Richmond makes full recovery
A tractor-trailer smashed Trooper Greg Stevens’ SUV from behind on I-295, highlighting the importance of a law that requires drivers to steer clear, if possible, of emergency vehicles.
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Man accused of kicking puppy on rail trail denies wrongdoing
The attorney representing Michael Hein says his client “vehemently denies” kicking a 4-month-old golden retriever puppy last month as it walked the Kennebec River Rail Tail with its owner.
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Augusta man charged in rail trail puppy kicking incident
Michael Hein, 45, who pleaded guilty in 2012 to violating the state’s Clean Election Act, allegedly kicked a 4-month-old golden retriever while jogging on the rail trail.
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Central Maine counseling programs aim to help responders after stressful cases
Crisis & Counseling offers programs to police and other first responders to help them cope with the impact of their high-stress positions.
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AG Mills, public safety chief address opiate abuse in Manchester news conference
A cross section of experts, from law enforcement to physicians, have teamed up to address the state’s opiate addiction crisis.
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Friends and family gather for Gardiner latke celebration
Dennis’ Pizza hosts latke festival to celebrate the final days of Hanukkah.
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Monmouth voters to be asked to replace engine in new firetruck
Voters next month will be asked to spend $25,000 to repair a motor in a firetruck the town purchased for nearly $350,000 just four years ago.
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Augusta driver’s intoxication level nearly 4 times legal limit, police say
Kenneth Donahue blamed his failing of field sobriety tests on a migraine, poor eyesight, a lazy eye and flat feet; but his blood-alcohol reading was 0.30, police said.