Standards implemented in September show the need for more children to be tested to be sure they are not being exposed to lead paint dust in older homes.
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Kennebec Courts June 22-28, 2017
This is a roundup of cases closed June 22-28, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
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State employees, family members rally at State House
Since the state is Augusta’s largest employer, a shutdown also affects shopkeepers, auto dealers and other business owners and operators.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMA cybersecurity program growing to keep up with industry
Some experts predict there will be 1.5 million job openings in cybersecurity by 2019.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man indicted on federal drug conspiracy charge
Jason Folkner is scheduled for a hearing July 7 to determine whether he may be released on bail.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Former Portland man ruled incompetent to stand trial on drug, assault charges
Ismail Awad, 28, will remain at Riverview Psychiatric Center but will be moved to a different part of the hospital.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Riverview patient who blinded himself pleads not criminally responsible to assaulting fellow patient
The judge said there was no place in the Department of Corrections or the mental health system for James Staples, calling that ‘a serious and shameful situation.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Augusta area businesses start to plan for possible state government shutdown
One local sandwich shop owner said more than half of his customers are state workers, so he is worried about losing money if the state closes most offices.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Deportation looms for man convicted of drug crimes in Augusta, York
A lawyer on Wednesday sought a new trial for Faysal A. Mohamed, who is originally from the Darfur region of Sudan.
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West Gardiner man hurt when bicycle hits car in Hallowell
The man, who was wearing a helmet, went flying into the car’s back window, smashing it out, police said.