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.
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.
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.
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.
Augusta council to consider joining lawsuit against drug companies
The proposed agreement specifies that Augusta would not have to pay anything unless law firms win the case.
Maine officials warn: Beware of bank email scams
Scammers posing as financial institutions are tricking Maine consumers into divulging their sensitive bank information online.
Police seek man who allegedly returned stolen phone to Walmart in Augusta
The unidentified suspect is accused of returning the phone after stealing it from a home in China.
Kennebec Journal April 1 police log
Augusta area police reports for April 1, 2018.
Kennebec County courts March 22-28
A roundup of cases closed March 22-28, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.