Augusta area police reports for Feb. 11, 2018.
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Kennebec County courts Feb. 1-7
A roundup of cases closed Feb. 1-7, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Central Maine Feb. 10 police log
Waterville and Augusta area police reports for Friday, Feb. 10, 2018.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Augusta councilors to discuss potential goals
Draft goals include a city homeless shelter, road access to Kennebec Lockes, and attracting a sports team.
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.
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.