A bill proposed by Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, would seek to ensure parity with public defenders because some say prosecutors are struggling to recruit and retain attorneys.
Augusta
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
The boys hockey playoffs are here. Who are the contenders?
Falmouth (Class A), Cheverus/Yarmouth (Class B South) and John Bapst (Class B North) are the top seeds entering the playoffs.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel executive editor to step down
During a long career in Maine journalism, Judy Meyer championed open records and open meetings in Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Trial starts for man accused of assaulting girl at Augusta home
Kenneth D. Marin, 61, is accused of sexually assaulting a girl when she was between 6 and 11 years old.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Dedham man arrested in 2024 shooting on UMA Bangor campus
Police arrested Zachary Fossett, a 48-year-old from Dedham, Friday afternoon, more than a year after the shooting left one person injured.
Posted inBusiness
Farmington’s Franklin Savings Bank promotes Augusta woman
Lauren Breton is now commercial loan servicing officer with the bank.
Posted inSports
Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball entering ACC homestretch
The Newport native and the Blue Devils have four regular season games left, including two this week against Miami and Florida State.
Posted inCommunity
Gardiner’s Open Book Players plans to hold auditions March 2
Actors will audition for a part in ‘Thurber Fables … for Adults.’
Posted inOn this date
Feb. 24, 1976: Old Macomber Playground in Augusta eyed for development as a parking lot, and third graders at Williams School study stereotypes
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Remembering Gary Hawkins, an influential and caring friend
Former Kennebec Journal sports writer Gary Hawkins died Feb. 19, leaving behind a legacy like no other.