Daniel Cooley apologized for the crime, especially to a store clerk, citing drug abuse as a driving factor for his behavior.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner attorney under suspension named in lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted client
The woman is one of two who filed complaints with the Board of Overseers of the Bar that led to the suspension of Clarence Spurling’s law license in September.
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Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta using election grant money to extend hours, create promotional videos, hire poll workers
Augusta City Center and Cony High School, two of the city’s four polling places, will be closed to all nonelection business on Nov. 3.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
College student food, housing insecurity focus of Oct. 23 webinar
The Maine Hunger Dialogue will convene by webinar from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 23, according to a news release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Orono. With a focus on food and housing insecurities experienced by college students, speakers will address best practices for campuses, discuss the results of a statewide […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Volunteers needed to help seniors in Kennebec County
SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) and RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), programs of Catholic Charities, seek families, singles, retirees, college and high school students to volunteer a couple hours a week to seniors who needs a helping hand, according to a news release from SEARCH/RSVP program. The program needs volunteers to help […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta woman charged in Water Street stabbing, police say
Cassidy R. Robichaud, 19, was charged with elevated aggravated assault early Thursday morning, according to city police.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner calls temporary halt to new marijuana stores in the city after recent approvals
While the moratorium covers adult-use and medical marijuana retail outlets, it will not affect those that are already operating or had submitted paperwork for consideration by Sept. 2.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Sheriff: Two arrested in Belgrade after deputies find more than 100 grams of fentanyl inside car
Thomas Bourque, 38, of Randolph and Corey A. Stevens, 27, of Oakland were arrested during a traffic stop on Oakland Road.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Virtual 5K run/walk or race walk to be held Oct. 25-Nov. 7
Proceeds will benefit Free ME from Lung Cancer nonprofit’s programs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta school officials report no new COVID-19 cases after student tested positive last week
Superintendent James Anastasio said Wednesday that there are no other active cases in the school district and that other students who had been quarantining are due to return to class.