Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can’t be fully determined.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Marine named June’s veteran of month
Donald Barnett, a resident at the Maine Veterans’ Homes — Augusta, has been named veteran of the month for June. Always a New Yorker, no matter where he happened to live throughout his life, Barnett grew up in Washington Heights, on the north end of the Big Apple. His father, Benjamin, was an electrician, and […]
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Cony High School recognizes honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Emily Atigian, Jack Begin, Elijah Bezanson, Pauline Bjornson, Lucy Buck, Mandy Cooper, Kyle Douin, John Dumas, Jackson Fifield, Casey Gallant, Isaac Gammon, Wyatt Green, Isabella Jollotta, Amanda Jorgensen and […]
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Fort’s bicentennial lecture series continues with archaeologist
The lecture is about early trading posts in central Maine along the Kennebec River; a meet and greet is set for July 24.
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Wildlife habitat program to host tree, plant ID workshop
AUGUSTA — A tree and plant ID workshop, hosted by the Maine Wildlife Habitat Education Program, is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoor Education Center, 205 Church Hill Road. The free workshop is open to everyone, but registration is required. Those who attend are […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Former China man on trial for 23 counts of child sex offenses
Jared Jandreau’s co-defendant, Jessica Cox, pleaded guilty to similar charges and was sentenced to serve five years in prison.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta Board of Education updates school dress code, drawing fresh concerns
Revisions to policy gained traction from community members, who were allowed to participate in a survey and offer input.
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Maine requires so-called PFAS to be phased out by 2030
A bill requiring manufacturers to report their use of a class of toxic chemicals and phase them out by 2030 is the law in Maine
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Plane safely lands despite landing gear malfunction at Augusta State Airport
Federal Aviation Administration officials are investigating incident, in which no injuries were reported.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Gardiner Public Library follows growing trend in suspending late fees for books
The move comes as more public libraries across central Maine and the country recognize that imposing late fees is an equity issue.