Justin Lugo, 20, was arrested on a drug trafficking charge and on fugitive from justice warrant from New York, police said.
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Maine law firm sues state over delay in granting public records requests
Its request has sat idle for six months, but Gov. LePage’s office says state agencies received more than 1,000 requests last year alone.
Climate changes across Maine likely to bring more severe weather
In the wake of the historic 1987 Kennebec River flood, the technology and forecasting have improved, but experts cannot say when the next major flood will hit.
Murals coming to fill downtown Augusta
This summer building walls to be painted to bring vibrancy, and visitors, to Augusta’s downtown.
Mistrial declared in drunken driving charge
The offense allegedly took place in November in Augusta.
Kennebec Journal May 24 police log
Augusta area police reports for May 24, 2017.
Whitefield students honor veterans ‘who fought for our freedom’
About 60 students headed to Augusta on Wednesday to place flags on veterans’ graves ahead of Memorial Day.
Quarry blast at Augusta site to be rescheduled
Unfavorable wind was cited as the reason for canceling the blast, which was to be witnessed by members of the Augusta Planning Board.
Augusta planners delay McGee pit license vote to experience blasting in person
The Planning Board wants to review an expert opinion and attend a blasting in-person before voting on a mineral extraction license for McGee Construction at a controversial quarry site off West River Road.
Kennebec Journal May 23 police log
Augusta area police reports for May 23, 2017.