Testimony that Andrew Balcer, 18, might have questioned his gender identity and feared his parents’ reaction continued to be offered as a possible motive during a hearing on Thursday.
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Augusta residents with own septic systems, wells could be charged stormwater fees
That’s one option Greater Augusta Utility District officials plan to consider.
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Law enforcement officials discuss veterans court, alternative sentencing
Kennebec County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney and Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason spoke for 90 minutes about ways to reduce jail overcrowding by using alternatives to going to jail.
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Western Avenue shopping center in Augusta, up for auction, retained by lender
City officials anticipate tenants, which include Shaw’s, Big Lots and Lamey Wellehan, will remain at Shaw’s Plaza.
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Augusta man sent to federal prison for decade in child pornography case
Court records show Joshua Harrison had hundreds of images of young children on his computer.
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Augusta robbery suspect has first court hearing
Brian Coutu, of Rhode Island and Waterville, told police he was drinking the same night the Big Apple store on Civic Center Drive was robbed.
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Judge to decide if Winthrop teen accused of killing parents should be tried as adult
A hearing is set to start Wednesday for Andrew T. Balcer, who was 17 at the time his parents were slain in their home.
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Sheriff, DA to speak about special court programs at UMA forum
The UMA Justice Studies department is hosting a new speakers series, and this one will feature a discussion on the Co-Occurring Disorders and Veterans Court.
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Farmers try to sow seeds of support for Augusta market move
Vendors at Farmers’ Market at Mill Park are asking customers to attend Augusta’s Planning Board discussion on allowing the market to use a vacant former church this winter.
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Custom-made pen from Augusta craftsman presented to Iceland’s president
Gov. Paul LePage gave the president the pen during a meeting in Reykjavik to talk about ways Maine can work with Iceland.