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Maine, Maine Crime, News

Augusta man sent to federal prison for decade in child pornography case

by Betty Adams October 24, 2017October 24, 2017

Court records show Joshua Harrison had hundreds of images of young children on his computer.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Augusta robbery suspect has first court hearing

by Betty Adams October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

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.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Judge to decide if Winthrop teen accused of killing parents should be tried as adult

by Betty Adams October 23, 2017January 12, 2018

A hearing is set to start Wednesday for Andrew T. Balcer, who was 17 at the time his parents were slain in their home.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Sheriff, DA to speak about special court programs at UMA forum

by STAFF REPORT October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

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.

Business, Maine, News

Farmers try to sow seeds of support for Augusta market move

by Keith Edwards October 22, 2017October 22, 2017

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.

Business, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Custom-made pen from Augusta craftsman presented to Iceland’s president

by Betty Adams October 22, 2017October 22, 2017

Gov. Paul LePage gave the president the pen during a meeting in Reykjavik to talk about ways Maine can work with Iceland.

Maine, News

Spirit of America winners honored in Augusta for volunteerism

by Staff report October 20, 2017October 20, 2017

People from across Kennebec County were recognized for their efforts to clean up local lakes, raise money for people in need, help with historic preservation, and providing other assistance.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Rhode Island man arrested for allegedly robbing Big Apple store in Augusta

by STAFF REPORT October 20, 2017October 20, 2017

Augusta police responded to a reporte of a robbery just after 4 a.m. Friday and arrested a man in connection with the incident after tracking him to a nearby residence.