Attorney Caleb Gannon argued that Justin Pillsbury, 42, was entitled to a new trial because a prosecutor’s ‘green-eyed monster’ statement had ‘pandered to sympathy, prejudice and bias of the jury.’
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Togus to host charity walk Wednesday to benefit homeless veterans
The seventh annual V2K Walk & Roll event promotes employee health and wellness while raising awareness and collecting donations to support homeless veterans nationwide.
Augusta man appeals ‘de facto life sentence’ for sexually assaulting 2 young boys
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments Thursday in the appeal of Wade Hoover, whose lawyer argued a 60-year prison sentence on federal and state charges was too long.
Augusta woman imprisoned on forgery, theft and drug convictions
Kallie M. Bryant, 25, was located and arrested in Arizona.
Attorney: State didn’t prove former Anson treasurer Claudia Viles stole $500K
But prosecutors say because Claudia Viles was elected, no one was supervising her actions.
Augusta woman pleads guilty to stealing mail
Court papers say Amanda K. Wentzell rifled through and took mail that was being processed by the U.S. Postal Service while she was a postal employee.
New Augusta Food Bank location approved
Food bank officials plan to move their operation to a site on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Bill to add bottle deposit to ‘nips’ advances
The legislation to charge a refundable 5-cent deposit on miniature liquor bottles is aimed at reducing roadside litter.
New Maine National Guard headquarters nears completion in Augusta
The $32 million, 100,000-square-foot facility will bring Army, Air and oversight into one building.
Fire response agreement between Augusta, Hallowell still to be hammered out
After being accused of extortion by a Hallowell councilor, Augusta City Manager William Bridgeo said he supports whatever decision Hallowell makes about its fire protection services.