The defense attorneys for Nicholas P. Lovejoy said in court this week that police continued to question him after he said he wanted a lawyer if they were going to talk about Melissa Sousa, who was found dead in the basement of their apartment.
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Historic headstone discovered in courthouse basement headed home to Rome
The discovery of a headstone in a disused part of the Kennebec County Courthouse sparked a search by Dan Brunelle, the county’s facilities manager, to return it to its rightful place.
Proposed Augusta budget adds 8 firefighter-paramedics to address staff shortage, increase in rescue calls
The city manager’s $73.7 million proposal would hike property taxes 8.1%.
Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival events begin April 8
Race and social justice is this year’s theme.
Proposed Inland Fisheries & Wildlife complex in Augusta could clean up polluted site
Gov. Janet Mills requested $39.5 million for the project, which would rejuvenate the former Statler Tissue Co. mill along the Kennebec River.
Augusta man’s commencement from special court program highlights reduced sentences, opportunity to rebuild lives
A robbery charge against Jesse D. Nichols was dismissed this week after he completed the Co-Occurring Disorders Court program, which seeks to treat criminal defendants with substance abuse problems and help them get back on their feet.
Clinton man, 19, indicted on manslaughter charge in Benton crash that killed passenger
Julie Clark, 19, of Troy died from injuries suffered in a crash Oct. 31, 2021, in which Stephen B. Richardson III was driving, according to officials.
As household expenses continue to climb, the lines at the Augusta Food Bank grow longer
Families are struggling to put food on the table and turn to local food banks for help, organizers of the local nonprofit say.
Women educators society to host Gardiner science teacher
The Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International plans to sponsor a teacher workshop by Sharon Gallant, science educator at the Gardiner area schools, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at the Viles House, 71 Stone St., Augusta. Gallant’s presentation, “Let’s Hold ’em and Fold ’em,” is designed to help teachers use book […]
State to recognize Vietnam veterans’ service at Augusta park
AUGUSTA — Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans and Emergency Management, and Gov. Janet Mills plan to host a public recognition and wreath-laying ceremony to honor the service of Vietnam veterans. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, rain or shine, at Capital Park, 20-45 Capital […]