Brandon M. Deraps, 26, of Franklin, has been charged with one count of gross sexual assault in connection with the incident on Oct. 7.
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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.
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.
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.
About a foot of snow likely Wednesday in parts of central Maine
The National Weather Service said the storm is expected to begin around midday and last just past midnight, with the heaviest snow falling from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.
New Yorker pleads guilty to drug trafficking charge in Kennebec County
William Bazemore, 38, of Manhattan, is to be sentenced in May for trafficking cocaine.
Lawmakers face competing bills to criminalize female genital mutilation
One of the bills, backed by Gov. Paul LePage and sponsored by Scarborough Rep. Heather Sirocki, is being promoted by ACT for America, a national anti-Muslim group.
Lawyer says Augusta woman committed crimes to pay fines from previous convictions
Elizabeth A. Munster, who pleaded guilty Monday and was sentenced to serve 10 months in prison, adds $1,000 to the $5,000 in fines she already owes.
For 11 months, LePage administration dodges public records request for travel receipts
A request made under Maine’s open records law in March 2017 remains in limbo, and the costs to taxpayers for the governor’s international travels is unknown.
Modular, manufactured homes on display inside Augusta Civic Center
Traffic was brisk in the main auditorium, and the show continues on Sunday.