Preston Cooper, 52, faces several drug charges following an early morning traffic stop Thursday.
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State marshals to take over security at Kennebec County courthouses
County officials decided not to renew a contract with the sheriff’s office to provide entry screening and courtroom security after recent staff departures, opting instead to have the state Office of the Judicial Marshal do so.
Augusta school board mulling cuts to budget after city requests $444K reduction
An elementary school teacher, a nurse, a computer technician and a security guard are being considered for elimination.
Restored stained-glass windows return to Lithgow Public Library in Augusta
The window installation on Wednesday came following some 20 months of restoration work by Richard Bolton and the team at Stained Glass Express in Manchester.
Erratic driving complaints lead to drug arrest in Augusta
Justin Lugo, 20, was arrested on a drug trafficking charge and on fugitive from justice warrant from New York, police said.
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.