When Michael M. Boucher Sr. was convicted in 1991 of murdering 18-year-old Debra Dill, her family thought he would be in a maximum security prison for the rest of his life. But state officials will consider his release in May.
Craig Crosby
Winthrop, Gardiner compete to provide ambulance service to Monmouth
The Monmouth Rescue Association says it will end service in January, leaving town officials to look for a new provider.
Winthrop officials continue spat over school funds
Tension between municipal and school officials has mounted since June, when an auditor flagged problems with school spending accounts.
Winthrop to raise dispatch fees
Town council agrees to 25 percent increase for the nine communities it serves.
Augusta police look for links to department’s history
An open house is set for 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, where police hope the public will share pictures, stories and heirlooms of days gone by.
Monmouth selectmen weigh ambulance options
Continuing to operate an ambulance service in town will cost about double what the town currently pays.
Black Friday shoppers descend on Augusta stores
Thousands get up early to snatch up electronics, other Black Friday deals.
Winthrop crash victim dies
Patricia St. Laurent, who has been in critical condition since the Thursday crash that claimed the life of her husband, has died.
State jail system to divert millions to programs
The state Board of Corrections is developing a plan to spend more than $4 million more on programs aimed at curbing repeat offenders.
Unhappy tenant allegedly sets fire to Augusta apartment building
Christina M. Karod, 21, was arrested a few hours after the fire and charged with arson, say police.