Maine Arts Commission, ArtsEngageME to host inaugural event in Augusta.
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Mourners celebrate life of longtime chaplain Don Williams at Maine Criminal Justice Academy
The memorial service in Vassalboro brought together members of local, county and state law enforcement agencies and Williams’ church community to remember the tireless service of the Baptist minister and law enforcement officer who ministered to his colleagues.
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Wishful recycling focus of April 16 talk in Augusta
Vanessa Berry from ecomaine to speak at Lithgow Public Library.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Medical examiner investigating human remains found in Augusta Sunday
Officials from the Augusta and Gardiner police departments said little information is available until the bones are identified.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
New York man sentenced in 2016 Augusta Walmart confrontation
Frankie Dejesus, 29, of Rochester, New York, received a two-year deferred disposition when he pleaded guilty in 2016 to a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Friendly’s shutters restaurant on Augusta’s Western Avenue
The closure in Augusta was one of nearly two dozen across the northeast; company officials cite shifting demographics and customer preferences as reasons for the closure.
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Augusta police investigating human remains found Sunday off Washington Street
City police are working with the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and Gardiner police to identify the remains.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Wyke to continue as president of University of Maine at Augusta
The University of Maine System’s Board of Trustees — based on recommendation from school officials, system officials and students — waived a presidential search in support of a direct appointment.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Lawsuit claiming assault, mistreatment of inmate at Kennebec jail settled
Settlement resolves the lawsuit filed on behalf of Brandee A. Lewis, a former inmate who said she was sexually assaulted by a nurse who forced her to take medication against her will while corrections officers helped.
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Mysterious Augusta poet’s words rediscovered in basement in France
Author and translator Françoise Canter in Augusta to give Maine, and Augusta, its poet, Robert Nash, back.