The inmate, Brandee Lewis, is suing the nurse and Kennebec County and jail staff in federal court.
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Augusta historic board gives OK to Otto’s on the River
The new downtown restaurant still needs other licenses before it can open, but it cleared an important hurdle Friday.
Jury splits on verdict in Augusta man’s sex assault trial
Arthur Jones was cleared of two offenses and convicted of two others.
Maine State Museum recognizes World War I warriors, workers
The exhibit is being held to mark the 100th anniversary of the war’s end in 1918.
Augusta election features write-in race for school board
Chris Clarke, a bus driver, and Sara Squires, a nonprofit’s public policy director, are seeking the Ward 2 seat on the board.
Former Augusta man faces possible seven-year prison term for 2015 burglaries
Michael J. Gagne, now 40, is to be sentenced in January.
Augusta heroin trafficking brings four years behind bars
Michael Journet, now of South Portland, remains free on bail pending appeal.
Generator placed too close to Augusta home leads to minor fire
The home on Lone Indian Trail was one of thousands that lost power this week.
Red Cross opens emergency shelters in Augusta, Norridgewock, Jackman
Food, cots and blankets will be available at the shelters for those who have had no electrical power for three days.
Tens of thousands in central Maine still without power in storm’s wake
Approximately 62 percent of Central Maine Power and Emera Maine customers were without power by late Monday afternoon.