Augusta area police reports for Jan. 18, 2019.
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Windham man charged in fatal crash had drugs in his system, police say
Manford C. Rideout, who has been charged with manslaughter, is accused of driving a tow truck across the center line on Route 115 and striking a Toyota Prius driven by Adam Clark of Augusta.
Library waiving fines in exchange for helping Augusta organizations
Lithgow Public Library is running a ‘Food for Fines’ donation drive through January, collecting items for the Augusta Food Bank and Everyday Basics Essentials Pantry.
Litchfield man charged with stealing, drinking wine at Augusta Walmart, burning merchandise
Jacob Lorance, 30, was arrested on Monday afternoon and held on $25,000 bail on charges of arson and theft, police said.
Kennebec Journal Jan. 16 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 16, 2019.
Federal workers going without pay don’t have to go without food in Augusta area
Maine food banks, pantries, other organizations, are offering free help for workers affected by the government shutdown.
Augusta registered sex offender pleads not guilty to possessing child porn
Robert L. Robinson III previously caused a stir by allegedly taking photos of local girls in public places.
City councilors considering fine for nonresident use of Augusta’s recycling bins
City residents also could incur a financial penalty if they knowingly drop nonrecyclables into recycling collection points at the public works and landfill sites.
Kennebec Journal Jan. 15 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 15, 2019.
Colonizing history of Wabanaki people, Europeans focus of talk Jan. 20 in Augusta
Event hosted by Maine-Wabanaki REACH and Augusta’s Unitarian Universalist Community Church.