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Trucker arrested in Augusta on escape charge from Georgia

by Betty Adams June 30, 2017June 30, 2017

Drew A. Childers waived extradition at a hearing on Friday held at the Capital Judicial Center.

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Westbrook man dies in custody at Cumberland County Jail

by Edward D. Murphy June 30, 2017June 30, 2017

Authorities say Adam Davis Barnes, 34, was found unresponsive in a holding cell about an hour after he was brought to the jail Thursday evening, and the death does not appear suspicious.

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Augusta man indicted on federal drug conspiracy charge

by Betty Adams June 29, 2017June 29, 2017

Jason Folkner is scheduled for a hearing July 7 to determine whether he may be released on bail.

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Deferred disposition offered to three charged with having more than 20 pounds of pot in Farmingdale

by Betty Adams June 29, 2017June 29, 2017

If successful, the defendants will return to court in two years and plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge.

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Former Portland man ruled incompetent to stand trial on drug, assault charges

by Betty Adams June 29, 2017June 29, 2017

Ismail Awad, 28, will remain at Riverview Psychiatric Center but will be moved to a different part of the hospital.

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Manchester osteopath settles federal billing fraud claims

by Staff Report June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

Charles Landry’s attorney says he admits no liability, and patient care was not at issue.

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Riverview patient who blinded himself pleads not criminally responsible to assaulting fellow patient

by Betty Adams June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

The judge said there was no place in the Department of Corrections or the mental health system for James Staples, calling that ‘a serious and shameful situation.’