Elaina George, 34, charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and endangering the welfare of a child, has discussed her abuse of drugs and alcohol openly in the past.
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Augusta City Council agrees to send charter changes to referendum vote
The 6-2 vote sends the 7 changes to be approved by city residents at the polls on June 12.
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Signatures of dead voters won’t keep U.S. Senate candidate off Maine primary ballot
Max Linn turned in enough valid petition signatures to run against Eric Brakey in the Republican primary, even though 230 of those signatures were declared invalid.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Lisbon man arrested after alleged threat to blow up Maine DHHS building
Alexander Hanks, 24, was arrested in Lewiston on a felony charge of terrorizing after police received an anonymous tip.
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Downtown advocates say two-way traffic best way for Augusta
Traffic study finds switch away from one-way on Water Street is possible, but would cost city about $100,000.
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Cocaine, pipe found in inmate’s prosthetic leg after drug overdose, police say
Sonya Engelhardt was taken to an Augusta hospital after reportedly suffering a drug overdose in jail.
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CMP customers disputing high bills must pay a portion of them
The Public Advocate tried to bar the power company from disconnecting home customers while an investigation into high bills is underway, but the PUC said some payment is warranted.
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Maine regulators approve partial subsidy to keep biomass power plants alive
The decision is welcomed by the biomass company, Stored Solar, but detractors say they will ask the Legislature to prevent the payment.
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Judge says ‘shocking’ amount of drugs seized during raid of Augusta hotel room
Agents reported seizing an estimated $70,000 worth of heroin and $3,852 in cash following the raid Monday night, charging four people in connection with the incident.
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Man sent to prison after making offensive hand gesture at woman he assaulted
Terrence N. Townes, 40, and formerly of Bangor, was subject to bail conditions prohibiting him from contact with the assault victim when he made the obscene gesture at her on April 11, 2017.