The arrest Wednesday, with the help of the FBI, came four days after the Camden National Bank branch at 21 Armory St. was robbed at gunpoint.
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Randolph man on trial for alleged sexual assaults of 10-year-old girl at Winthrop motel
The lawyer for Nathaniel R. Dillon, who is on trial on four counts of gross sexual assault, says the accusations against him are untrue and are motivated by revenge.
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Augusta library to offer talk by USM associate professor, biographer
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library plans to hold a midterm election and biography book event about Thomas Brackett Reed at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the Community Meeting Room at 45 Winthrop St. As the midterm campaign intensifies, this free presentation by University of Southern Maine associate professor and biographer Robert Klotz views the […]
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Augusta police release further details about suspect in bank robbery
The suspect is described as a white male between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall and 150 to 180 pounds. In a photograph released by police, the suspect is wearing a brown hat, a light-colored protective mask, a dark jacket and dark athletic pants, possibly with a light stripe.
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Augusta might hike fees for building permits, charge for review of plans in historic districts
Some city councilors say they worry charging to have projects reviewed by the Historic District Review Board could cause some building owners to hide projects from review.
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Diaper drives to kick off Oct. 21 in Kennebec, Somerset counties
Each year the family enrichment councils in Kennebec and Somerset counties organize a diaper drive to collect diapers and wipes for families in need. This year’s Stuff the Cruiser events are scheduled to be hosted in collaboration with local law enforcement in various communities: • Somerset County: Friday, Oct. 21, 3-6 p.m., Hannaford, 100 Fairgrounds […]
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Augusta police investigate report of armed robbery at Camden National bank
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident and no one has been arrested, police said.
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Augusta library to host improv theater Oct. 22
AUGUSTA — The Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater is scheduled to perform at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. The theater, in partnership with Spectrum Generations of Central Maine, has been awarded a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant. The group will perform scenarios about the challenges many Maine citizens […]
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Displeasure with solar projects at Interstate 95 interchanges prompts Augusta officials to seek additional regulations
City officials acknowledge the city’s solar development rules don’t apply to the state’s under-construction solar farms, but say the highly visible projects have prompted many residents to have reservations about allowing too much solar development in Augusta.
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More than 10,000 power outages reported in central Maine in wake of autumn storm
The slow-moving storm knocked out power across central Maine during the day Friday, with the bulk of the outages reported in Kennebec County, many due to fallen trees.