Aubrey Armstrong was convicted of felony murder in the 2015 beating death of Joseph Marceau in Augusta.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Teenager from China sustains serious injuries in Palermo crash
The driver of the 2002 Ford Ranger pickup truck was southbound when he drove off North Palermo Road, hit a cement barrier along a driveway and overturned, officials said.
Pittston officials propose revisions to town’s recall ordinance
The proposed revisions to the two-decade-old ordinance follow a failed attempt by some residents to recall Selectmen Joe Caputo in March.
Suspects offer contradictory evidence in July death of Waldoboro man
Jason Hewett was one of 3 people arrested in connection with the death of Kyle MacDougall. The other 2 have agreed to testify against him.
Ticonic Bridge connecting Waterville, Winslow to close Jan. 6 as part of replacement project
Pedestrian and vehicle traffic will be detoured around the bridge for six months while replacement work is underway.
Reporting Aside: A passion for preserving family history in Winslow
Volunteers helped move 348 boxes of books and other items Wednesday from the Taconnet Falls Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Lithgow Street in Winslow to a temporary donated space at the former St. John Catholic School about a mile away.
Ranked choice tabulation results in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District expected Friday
It’s not clear when a final tally will be available as election workers continue to process ballots for ranked choice voting.
11 Maine legislative races will be recounted
The recounts will include House District 141, where Sanford Republican Lucas Lanigan tied with Democrat Patricia Kidder. Lanigan was charged in October with aggravated assault.
Federal inspectors flag widespread deficiencies in Maine child abuse and neglect investigations
Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services said problems cited in the audit, which covered cases between October 2021 and September 2022, have been remedied or are in the process of being addressed.
Two Readfield-area schools to reopen Friday after threat found in bathroom
Officials: Maranacook Regional High School and Maranacook Community Middle School will reopen after being closed Thursday.