Jeffrey D. Wiles sexually abused victim for several years, authorities said.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Some meal efforts in the Augusta area underway while others on hold during 2nd pandemic Thanksgiving
Green Street Methodist Church will not have its annual event this year, but Maine School Administrative District 11 will continue its Thanksgiving basket drive tradition.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner craft brewery to close Saturday after struggling through the pandemic
Jokers & Rogues Brewing owner John Callinan said part of being in business is knowing that someday you are going to exit that business and being prepared for that.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man allegedly assaults woman who gave him ride, tries to crash her vehicle
Christopher M. Good, 55, faces charges of assault and unlawful sexual touching following the Thursday incident, police said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner middle school going remote for 2nd straight week over COVID-19 cases, staff shortage
Superintendent Patricia Hopkins said her goal is to keep students in school and hopes this two-week period is just a “blip in time.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Gardiner police arrest man in connection with recent store robbery
Joshua Brown, 37, was arrested by Gardiner Police after authorities said that citizens came forward “and provided critical information during the course of our investigation.”
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Johnson Hall’s Festival of Trees set for Nov. 26 to Dec. 5
GARDINER — Johnson Hall is scheduled to present its fourth-annual Festival of Trees from Friday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Dec. 5. The festival is to be located on the third floor of the hall, accessed by entering via Mechanic Street or Water Street. Masks will be required for all that enter. Festival of Trees schedule: […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta councilors vote to purchase Willow Street lot for new police station
Augusta will pay just under $2.4 million for the site, with a $900,000 payment from Hannaford helping fund the purchase.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Vassalboro man admits he stalked ex-girlfriend, stole her father’s ashes and her daughter’s geckos
Edward B. Robinson, 40, is expected to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to assault and terrorizing charges.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Officers involved in deadly Augusta shelter shooting return to duty after internal investigation
An internal Augusta Police Department investigation into the shooting death of Dustin Paradis determined no corrective or disciplinary action was warranted.