A Massachusetts expert told those gathered at an annual conference in Augusta that his state has made major changes so it is better prepared for terrorist events.
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Augusta’s Raw Space Art Walk scheduled for Friday
The event is designed to draw artists, students, parents, musicians, poets and others to downtown Augusta.
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Interim University of Maine at Augusta president expected by June 1
With the resignation of James Conneely, the university system once again faces a leadership void at the school, which serves a lot of nontraditional students.
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Augusta man arrested after allegedly selling heroin to confidential informant
Daniel J. Weeks, 32, has been charged with aggravated drug trafficking and violating conditions of release.
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Augusta man indicted on sex charges involving child
Derek Sterling is being held in lieu of $25,000 bail, according to an indictment unsealed this week at the Capital Judicial Center.
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Augusta man to serve six months behind bars on child pornography conviction
A judge suspended the remainder of Randy Marquis’ three-year term.
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Togus Pond Dam owners to ask Augusta on Thursday for help
The association that owns the dam would like Augusta, Randolph and Chelsea to share responsibility for the dam.
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5-year-old playing with matches or lighter started Augusta apartment house fire
Three families are homeless in the wake of the fire, which shut down traffic on Mount Vernon Avenue during Monday’s afternoon commuting hours.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta officer fired without warning at knife-wielding patient, judge says
A federal judge’s ruling allows a civil lawsuit alleging excessive use of force to move forward against Officer Laura Drouin, who fired three shots at Riverview Psychiatric Center outpatient Jason Begin in 2015.
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Lobstermen tired of conflicts support bill to allow GPS tracking of boats
Most who testify before the Marine Resources Committee favor letting Marine Patrol officers install tracking devices on fishing vessels without judges’ approval.