The 80-year-old woman fought off the attack of James W. Oliver of Augusta on the Kennebec River Rail Trail until passersby heard her calls for help and intervened.
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Posted inMaine, News
Augusta may seek partner to create, run homeless shelter
The shelter could be built on city-owned parcels on Mount Vernon Avenue or Gage Street.
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Posted inMaine, News
3-vehicle crash in Belgrade leaves 1 injured
The driver of one of the vehicles was taken by helicopter to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries, state police said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville shooting suspect claims self-defense, police affidavit says
The man James Furrow is accused of shooting early Monday suffered injuries not considered life-threatening, according to the affidavit.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine students reject voter ID, pass red flag referendum in mock election
Twenty-nine schools across the state reported results from more than 4,000 students in the mock election hosted by the Maine Department of the Secretary of State on Tuesday.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Augusta school gender policy changes need real discussion | Letter
I am writing about the protest of Augusta’s school gender policy, reported on Oct. 9. I was impressed by the graphic behavior used at the School Board meeting to address the issue. While that may get the subject some front page space, the problem of addressing the gender issues needs much more thoughtful, quiet discussion. […]
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 8
The top plays from last week’s high school football games.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine football poll has first unanimous No. 1 of the season
Thornton convinces holdout voters with another 1-vs.-2 victory.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 8
Standout performers from last week.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Reelect Bill Savage to Augusta at-large City Council seat | Letter
Residents of Augusta will soon have the opportunity to reelect Bill Savage to an at-large City Council seat. I’ve worked with Bill for more than two decades — as both a colleague and as opposing counsel. Whether he was prosecuting drug traffickers, people who abused our most vulnerable or those who committed fraud against Medicaid, […]