Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can’t be fully determined.
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Winthrop library to celebrate author Kerri Arsenault
The Bailey Public Library in downtown Winthrop will host Kerri Arsenault at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, in the King Event Room on the first floor of the library at 39 Bowdoin St. The event is the seventh part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine women that will run through 2021. Arsenault will give a […]
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Marine named June’s veteran of month
Donald Barnett, a resident at the Maine Veterans’ Homes — Augusta, has been named veteran of the month for June. Always a New Yorker, no matter where he happened to live throughout his life, Barnett grew up in Washington Heights, on the north end of the Big Apple. His father, Benjamin, was an electrician, and […]
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Cony High School recognizes honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Emily Atigian, Jack Begin, Elijah Bezanson, Pauline Bjornson, Lucy Buck, Mandy Cooper, Kyle Douin, John Dumas, Jackson Fifield, Casey Gallant, Isaac Gammon, Wyatt Green, Isabella Jollotta, Amanda Jorgensen and […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks works for ‘Abstract’ show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts invites artists to submit work for a juried show of abstract art. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Ingrid Ellison, the juror, is a painter and arts educator working in oil, mixed media and visual journals. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from American University […]
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Fort’s bicentennial lecture series continues with archaeologist
The lecture is about early trading posts in central Maine along the Kennebec River; a meet and greet is set for July 24.
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Wildlife habitat program to host tree, plant ID workshop
AUGUSTA — A tree and plant ID workshop, hosted by the Maine Wildlife Habitat Education Program, is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoor Education Center, 205 Church Hill Road. The free workshop is open to everyone, but registration is required. Those who attend are […]
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Former China man on trial for 23 counts of child sex offenses
Jared Jandreau’s co-defendant, Jessica Cox, pleaded guilty to similar charges and was sentenced to serve five years in prison.
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Hallowell Food Pantry director reflects on starting job amid pandemic
Vicky Gabrion began working for the pantry in late January, after 22 years as a school nurse for the Maranacook Area Schools.
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Augusta Board of Education updates school dress code, drawing fresh concerns
Revisions to policy gained traction from community members, who were allowed to participate in a survey and offer input.