Police announce a number of promotions and new hires as part of restructuring.
Craig Crosby
Bomb threat reported on Gabriel Drive in Augusta
Police responded to a report of a bomb at the Maine Farm Bureau Association building, which also is home to U.S. Sen. Angus King.
Miniature horses a big hit on opening day of Windsor Fair
Minature horses, which are bred for show and for companionship, once hauled coal in English and American mines.
Augusta church helps with back-to-school shopping
Hundreds turn out for Saturday’s backpack and clothing giveaway at Kennebec Community Church.
Monmouth vandals damage buses, beach
Police estimate that the bus damage will cost about $1,000 to fix, and public works employees were summoned to help put things back in order at the beach.
Manslaughter indictment returned in crash that killed Winthrop couple
Jeffrey E. Ray, of Scarborough, was served a summons alleging he acted “recklessly or with criminal negligence.”
Man charged in Monmouth arson
Charles Reed has been charged with setting the April 30 fire that destroyed his home.
Police continue search for Randolph pharmacy robber
The man who held up the pharmacy inside Goggins IGA on Monday remains on the lam.
Vienna road closed after powder found in mailbox
Police say the substance turned out to be powder from a fire extinguisher.
Groundbreaking marks fruition of efforts to expand Winthrop library
The contract for the $945,000 expansion has been awarded to Winthrop’s Steve Wood, who expects to finish in six months.