Michael J. Gagne, 41, burglarized some businesses twice in 2015 across Kennebec County, while causing damages and fear among local clerks.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Readfield woman to serve five years behind bars for shooting husband last year
Sally Ann Earl-Costello apologized, and both she and the victim told the judge they wanted contact with each other.
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Posted inPolitics
Lawmakers put off votes on 3 borrowing bills until next week
Maine voters would have to approve the $200 million in state debt to fix roads and bridges, renovate college classrooms and help municipalities improve wastewater treatment.
Posted inElection 2018, Politics
Jared Golden is Democrats’ nominee to challenge Rep. Poliquin
He beat Lucas St. Clair in ranked-choice voting to represent the party in the 2nd Congressional District race in November
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Legislature approves funds for Medicaid expansion opposed by governor
The approval could affect LePage’s court fight over implementing the change, and he could veto the measure intended to finally advance the voter-passed expansion.
Posted inElection 2018, Politics
Janet Mills wins Democratic nomination in Maine governor’s race
After a week of anticipation, Democrats finally learn who won the party’s nomination to run for governor following the nation’s first statewide election using ranked-choice voting.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Brass plaque, flag holder stolen from Augusta grave of officer killed in 1884
Augusta police are asking the public for help in recovering the item, which was stolen recently from Mount Hope Cemetery.
Posted inCommunity
Cony High School class of 2018 awards, prizes and scholarships
Presentations took place during award assemblies and class day.
Posted inPolitics
Lawmakers pass $41 million package with funding for disabled, elderly, opioid treatment
The Legislature must still take up several other spending measures, including one to borrow $100 million for transportation improvements.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta councilors to consider ordinances switching downtown traffic to two-way
Possible action on city ordinances follows years of discussion about changing the flow of traffic through the heart of the city’s downtown.