Waterville and Augusta area police reports for Friday, Feb. 10, 2018.
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Augusta officials mull 2018 goals, including city-owned homeless shelter
The debate over the homeless shelter idea, as well as seeking development on the city-owned Kennebec Locke property, came amid a discussion of goals this year.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mainers pay among the lowest rates in the nation for home, auto insurance
The Maine Bureau of Insurance attributes low rates to a competitive market.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine legislators split over bill to trim minimum wage increase
But the close 7-6 margin in committee signals the Legislature will do battle over the business-pleasing bill, which also would establish a below-minimum youth or training wage.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta City Center elevator needs $100K repair job, officials say
People have gotten stuck on the elevator about a dozen times over the last nine months.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta councilors to discuss potential goals
Draft goals include a city homeless shelter, road access to Kennebec Lockes, and attracting a sports team.
Posted inMaine Crime
Hancock County man accused of sexually assaulting woman at Augusta motel
Brandon M. Deraps, 26, of Franklin, has been charged with one count of gross sexual assault in connection with the incident on Oct. 7.
Posted inMaine Crime
Waterville overdose death leads to aggravated trafficking charge
Sean Rancourt is accused of providing the fentanyl-laced opioid that led to Kevin Hubert’s death in Dec. 15, 2017.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Augusta school budget proposal up 6% over current spending
The $30.8 million proposed spending plan aims to reduce class sizes and includes hiring three new kindergarten teachers.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Ex-nurse avoids conviction in drug theft case
The charge against Donna Landry was dismissed after a 12-month deferred disposition because she underwent drug counseling, among other conditions.