Max Linn of Bar Harbor is asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to overturn Secretary of State Matt Dunlap’s determination that he failed to collect enough petition signatures to qualify for the June 12 primary.
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Suspected police-killer John D. Williams may have ‘snuck up’ on slain corporal
A newly released police affidavit suggests a moment of happenstance during which Cpl. Eugene Cole was conducting a routine check on Williams, who had duffel bags and a bullet-proof vest at 1 a.m.
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Kennebec Journal April 29 police log
Augusta area police reports for April 29, 2018
Posted inMaine
Volunteers turn out to learn how to support foster care in Augusta
A Family for Me and Project Sparrow showed about a dozen people Saturday what it takes to recruit foster families and others to help children in need.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
Five in central Maine accused of lying to gun dealers
Indictments including federal firearms charges against the men were brought in U.S. District Court in Bangor.
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Switch to two-way traffic in downtown Augusta moving forward
Proponents say the traffic change could help the local economy, but detractors are concerned it would take away parking and hinder firetrucks.
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Augusta parking lot closed amid minor spring flooding
The north end of the Front Street parking lot was closed Friday, possibly through the weekend, because of minor flooding from the Kennebec River.
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Maine
Federal agency sues Walmart over Augusta woman’s disability discrimination claim
Veronica Resendez said she was not offered open posts at the Waterville Walmart and was instead fired after she developed physical impairments.
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Augusta ponders possible Rines Hill bridge reconstruction options
Firefighters expressed a need to keep at least one lane of the bridge open so firetrucks can arrive quickly to deal with emergencies downtown and in nearby locations.
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New Jersey man sentenced for 2014 drug trafficking in Augusta
Otis Tosen will spend an initial six years behind bars, with an additional 10 years suspended.