Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1972 film is a must-see if you're a film buff and amateur historian, but it's not for the faint of heart, J.P. Devine writes.

Augusta and state police are investigating the death of the woman in an apartment at 37 Water St.

Augusta area police log for July 16, 2019.

The art center will be constructed on the current site of The Center building at 93 Main St.

Gardiner graduate awarded Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree.

Teammates enjoy 14th annual baseball game.

Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine to host training during July and August.

Locally, seminars are scheduled in Waldo, Skowhegan and Waldoboro.

Winners of the Great American Dog Parade recognized.

Cedric Collins, 28, of New Portland, was taken by Life Flight to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with a severe head injury Sunday.

City officials acknowledge they give Riverside Disposal, a major area trash hauler, a discount on tipping fees based upon volume, to keep trash, revenues coming in.

Honor Flight Maine group to travel to the Red Barn with police, motorcycle escort.

Producer-director Avi Belkin has put together a brilliant, moving, rapid-fire, split-screen account of the man behind the cigarette and camera, J.P. Devine writes.

Deondray Warren, 33, pleaded guilty to charges of selling crack and heroin in central Maine and conspiring to violate federal firearms laws.

Augusta area police reports for July 15, 2019.

Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.

Event co-sponsored by the Maine Jewish Film Festival, the Maine State Museum, Library and Archives.

Events will take place at the East Madison Fire Station, unless otherwise noted.

“Midcoast Maine in World War II” will be held at the Jewett Hall Auditorium.

UCLA Professor is featured speaker at Skidompha Library.

Proceeds will benefit the Jefferson Historical Society.

Spirit of America award presented to Nancy ‘Rusty’ Cote.

The work, which continues through the fall, will make improvements to the dam structure and improve the fish habitat on the Sheepscot River in Lincoln County.

Dark it is, hilarious it certainly is, J.P. Devine writes.

A roundup of cases closed June 27-July 10, 2019, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Traffic was diverted onto Old Lewiston Road after a single-vehicle accident.

Augusta area police reports for Sunday, July 14, 2019.

The story itself is a relatively thin, basic tale of revenge, of cowboys, Indians and historic villains, J.P. Devine writes.

Sustain Wayne’s Strawberry Festival raised money to fund the restoration of the historic Masonic hall, and it is expected to become an annual event.

Caleb Baker, 34, grew up in Norridgewock, graduated from Skowhegan Area High School and went on to earn psychology and law degrees; but his true passion is filmmaking, and he brings that passion to the Maine International Film Festival.

Bar Harbor Bank to acquire 8 branches in central Maine

Event will be held at in the Mount Vernon Community Center.

Educator David Leigh to share responses to letters sent to key individuals who had had great influence in national, international events during the late 20th century.

Students recognized for academic achievement for the 2019 spring semester.

Augusta graduate earned degree in dental hygiene.

Craft tables also available for July 20 event in Augusta.

Life and adventures of Bremen's Lydia Keene will be shared by her granddaughter Joan Gregoire.

Augusta residents Sharon Paradis, Ann Thomas hold quilt ceremony July 3 at Augusta veterans home.

Experts have warned against allowing Todd Curry to make appearances at places where alcohol is consumed.

Author will talk and share a slideshow about his book 'Nature Notes From Maine.'

Successful eradication of the invasive plant is likely because the infestation is not well established, according to Department of Environmental Protection representatives.

Jack Traps' new owner Shawn Norton hopes attending the Made in America Product Showcase will grow the brand name nationally.

Augusta area police reports for July 12, 2019.

The Board of Selectmen has signed an agreement with Affinity LED Lighting that will save the town more than $22,000 annually on streetlights.

The movie is master class in filmmaking, J.P. Devine writes.

Powerpoint presentation will show quilts made from 1750 to now.

Scouts Seth Pellerin, Michael and Jonathan Roy awarded medals June 30.

A Maine Department of Transportation study, in response to increase in pedestrian deaths on Maine roads, recommends changes to increase visibility of pedestrian crossings.

City councilors had four options to choose from, including delaying using the money until the next fiscal year.

Tracey Steuber is scheduled to start Aug. 5 as the city's new planning and economic development director.

Augusta area police reports for July 11, 2019.

A collection of humorous short stories and the true story of lost Appalachian Trail hiker Geraldine “Gerry” Largay

On Chile's Robinson Crusoe Island, where the adventures of a real-life castaway inspired Daniel Defoe's famous novel, the locals identify principally with the animals, plants and rocks around them.

All proceeds benefit the Winthrop Maine Historical Society.

Himesh, you’re an interesting actor. Keep reading other scripts, J.P. Devine writes.

Police say Maine Public Utilities Commission lawyer Christopher Simpson, 64, was crossing the road to check his mail Tuesday when a car hit him.

With the 50th anniversary of the landing next week, it seems like the future is all in the past, writes Dana Wilde.

Augusta area police reports for July 10, 2019.

Weekend sponsored by the Maine 4-H Foundation.

Designed to benefit older adults who are concerned about falls.

Activities will be held at Pownalborough Court House.

Construction of the new tolling plaza has begun, aimed at making E-ZPass travel less congested at the I-95 and I-295 interchange.

With the recent passage of a statewide ban on plastic bags in Maine stores, city officials might scrap a proposal to require local stores to charge a fee for their use.

Public Works Foreman Chris Buck said trash cans in city parks are misused and could create health hazards and unsightly clutter around full trash cans.

Augusta area police reports for July 9, 2019.

Participants included East Wilton's Chen, Wayne's Onion, Topsham's Pelletier.

11-hour continuous soccer game will be held at Thomas College.

Proceeds benefit the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center.

Students recognized for academic achievement for the fourth quarter.

Students recognized for academic achievement for the fourth quarter.

Because the Legislature approved a higher rate than Gov. Mills proposed in the state budget, city officials must decide how the additional funds will be used.

'Animal Alchemy' presents a collection of interpretive and colorful creatures on fabric.

Community members are supporting the Allyn family through donations of clothing, money, gift cards, school supplies and summer camp scholarships.

Augusta area police log for Monday, July 8, 2019.

Saint Anselm College senior is a politics major.

Maine author Deb Gould will be the featured speaker.

In the aftermath of the powerful storms that pushed through central Maine on Saturday, the cleanup has started at the Packard Road home of Deborah Fox, where an ash tree fell across the roof of her two-story home.

Sun Equity Partners bought the property at the corner of Western Avenue and Whitten Road in Augusta with plans to lease new spaces and find tenants for more than 70,000 square feet of vacant retail space.

In their own words, the outgoing teachers reflect on their careers and give advice to new educators.

Town Meeting warrants from 2013 to present show a $114,500 increase in plowing costs, and only one company has bid on the work since 2014.

Augusta area police reports for Sunday, July 7, 2019.

Prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finishers.

Event planned for July 11 in Damariscotta.

Mid-Maine Technical Center graduates took third place for their submitted video.

Event hosted by the Winthrop Maine Historical Society.

Three more new-music concerts are scheduled to be performed before the college's Atlantic Music Festival ends July 28.

The Washington Ladies Guild, which organizes the festival, benefited this year from exposure via a TV report about the event, which is in its 72nd year.

Game wardens are investigating the death of Christopher Brown, 33, whose body was found in his motorboat Saturday on Pocasset Lake.

Students from Augusta, Farmingdale, Litchfield, Winslow and Readfield presented research at the summit.

Graduates include Savannah Vinton-Mullens, Haylie Witham, Brittany Turner, Pamela Metten and Tara-Lynn Hanes.

Students recognized for academic achievement for the spring semester.

Students recognized for academic achievement for the fourth quarter.

Proceeds from the field hockey round-robin tournament will benefit the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center, a program of Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.

Cheri Towle, who was the Brewer School Department superintendent previously, says "relationships are the key to everything in education."

City councilors will hear public input on the expense and revenue budgets for the current fiscal year before holding a second reading on them Monday.

Augusta area police reports for July 5, 2019.

Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.

A program at Camp KV allows immigrant children to socialize and interact with other children in a way that officials hope will help them bridge differences.

Because no record can be found that town residents have voted to allow liquor sales at a bar, the state of Maine has denied a liquor license to the new owners of Sun Sun Chinese restaurant.

New issues of arts publications out of Portland and Bangor

Winthrop graduate earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

90-minute show will include music, comedy, drama and special guests.

Deadline for submissions is July 6.

Delightful surprise, packaged full of magic tricks, stellar performances and amazing cinematography, Devine writes.

Honorees include Litchfield's Ridley, Topsham's Hodge and Readfield's Madore.

Proceeds will benefit the Rangeley Friends of the Arts.

Group to return to Maine to perform July 13 during Rockland's North Atlantic Blues Festival.

Dr. Shaw Memorial Library to host July 8 event with Ed Rice.

Trevor Korineck also entered an Alford plea, which means he did not admit an aggravated assault charge but acknowledged the prosecution probably could prove the charge against him at trial.

Some residents of Augusta's west side are seeking to limit what they say is an increasing number of group homes moving into their neighborhoods.

Augusta area police log for July 3, 2019.

But the holiday is also a good time to reflect on how fragile our freedoms are, writes Liz Soares.

Students recognized for academic achievement for the second semester.

The statewide summer reading program events to start July 10 at the Augusta public library.

Farmingdale resident is a sophomore at the Massachusetts college.

Children's book character to visit 23 local businesses throughout the community.

A beer garden and farm foot tent will be on site.

'Irate' voters turned down June 11 school referendum, will head back to the polls Aug. 13.

Augusta area police reports for July 2, 2019.

Police say alcohol and speed contributed to the crash that injured women from West Gardiner and Mount Vernon.

Students recognized for academic achievement.

Recognized were Belgrade's Jewell, Gardiner's Shaw, Winthrop's Cunningham.

Poet Richard Blanco will be guest at Celebration Barn Theater event.

Incoming UMA students to begin their studies this fall at the University of Maine at Augusta.

Augusta's Dumont, Kingfield's Daigle awarded Bachelor of Arts degrees in politics.

Gardiner's Shaw, Winthrop's Easterbrooks both earn Bachelor of Science degrees.

Honorees included Colby College, Nate Towne, Wanda Steward, Buffy Higgins and Abigail Williams.

Eighth-grader recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English.

Convicted sex offender Robert L. Robinson III drew complaints from area parents last year about him photographing young girls in public.

City councilors unanimously vote to renew the contract of William Bridgeo, city manager for 21 years, for three more years.

Augusta area police reports for Monday, July 1, 2019.

Students recognized for academic achievement for the fourth quarter.

Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.

Event will be held at The Lincoln House.

Free concert series is hosted by the Waterville Opera House and held in Castonguay Square.

Somerville's fourth annual Open Farm Day, featuring Somerville Farmers Network farms, was Sunday.

Area residents turned out at a recent Planning Board meeting with concerns about what impact a residence for adults with developmental disabilities would have on their properties.

A roundup of cases closed June 20-26, 2019, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Augusta area police reports for Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Deadline for entry is July 6.

Lakewood Theater production scheduled through July 13.

Show times are scheduled through Aug. 18 at Cumston Hall.

Also, Camden National Bank is seeking nominations for its annual Leaders & Luminaries Awards.

The seminar was aimed at training clergy members to know what to do in high stress situations like shootings, medical emergencies, and criminal incidents.

A flood of information poured into the Skowhegan Police Department about Dominick and Louise Rinaldi's lawn ornaments, which eventually helped officers track them down Friday night in Madison and Moscow.

18th annual event features cars, trucks, motorcycles on display for veterans' picnic

The removal of 162-year-old Augusta dam restored ecology and propelled a national movement, freeing 1,199 U.S. rivers to date.

Wayne's Moreau, Wiscasset's Laemmie earn academic recognition.

Event will take place in Castonguay Square.

Farmingdale's Morris, Armentrout, awarded Bachelor of Music degrees.

The Community Heart & Soul program, developed by the Orton Foundation, hopes to help residents reconnect with their town through storytelling and finding common values.

Augusta area police reports for June 28, 2019.

Bishop McKechnie, who owns Merkaba Sol with his husband, David Hopkins, made a more than quarter-mile-long Pride banner.