A Kennebec County grand jury has indicted Justin Larrabee on charges related to the defacing of the Maine Law Enforcement Memorial over Memorial Day Weekend, and a second incident that took place several days later elsewhere in Augusta.
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Augusta area tech center names September professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently named two students its September Professionals of the Month. Logan Lanphier of Chelsea is a senior from Erskine Academy, enrolled in the Plumbing and Heating program for the second year. Lanphier has liked the program because he feels that his instructor makes the class fun, and he has […]
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Resident criticizes Augusta’s diversity, equity and inclusion proposal
The city’s proposal to form a diversity, equity and inclusion committee drew criticism Thursday, with one man voicing concerns officials are rushing into things and do not know what the role or result of the group would be.
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Prosecutor in Kennebec, Somerset counties hired to lead new public defender office in Augusta
Beginning in November, Frayla Tarpinian, who has worked in the Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney’s Office for more than a decade, is to oversee the first brick-and-mortar public defender office in Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta contractor sentenced on several counts of home repair fraud, theft
Orin J. Stevens, 68, paid $62,400 in restitution to former customers and was not ordered to serve time in jail.
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Mistrial declared after jury cannot reach verdict in Augusta man’s child sexual abuse trial
Jurors could not agree on whether or not Jonathan M. Michaud, 30, was guilty of two counts of unlawful sexual contact.
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Toy box emerges as key evidence in trial of Augusta man accused of sexually abusing child
Jonathan M. Michaud, 30, is facing two counts of unlawful sexual contact. His trial began Monday.
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Augusta can wait no longer to work on diversity, equity and inclusion, some city councilors say
Councilors agree a committee is needed to ensure the city encourages diversity, but they disagree on timing and the need for training.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
American Legion Post 2 to host brunch day in Augusta Oct. 22
This event is open to the public, but one must have a ticket.
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Holistic Mystic Fair set for Augusta Oct. 28
A Holistic Mystic Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave. in Augusta. Attendees can meet with a psychic medium, have a massage and get advice from non-traditional healers. They can talk with spiritualists, shamans, clairvoyants and palm, Tarot and other card readers, according […]