Craig Crosby

Staff Writer

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Published
May 23, 2015

Fire destroys Pittston chicken barn

Fire destroyed a barn Saturday off South Beech Hill Road, but fire crews kept the flames from damaging nearby homes.
Published
May 22, 2015

Augusta radio personality to shave head for food bank fundraiser

Renee Nelson of B98.5 is raising money to help food banks in Franklin, Kennebec and Somerset counties.
Published
May 19, 2015

Winthrop hires one of its own as town manager

Resident Peter Nielsen has served as town manager in Clinton, Wayne, Wilton and Oakland and will begin work in Winthrop later this month.
Published
May 19, 2015

Two accused of burglarizing state police trooper’s home garage in West Gardiner

Police charged two men with breaking into the garage last week and stealing supplies to get money for drugs.
Published
May 18, 2015

Winthrop Town Council reduces cut to library budget

Councilors also forgive $100,000 of debt the library owes the town.
Published
May 18, 2015

Bill inspired by Augusta woman’s insurance plight becomes law

The new law requires the state to notify a third party when canceling a life insurance policy.
Published
May 17, 2015

Augusta police to crack down on underage drinking during prom and graduation season

Police and substance abuse counselors urge students and parents to celebrate sober.
Published
May 14, 2015

NTSB: Pilot error, fuel loss led to Whitefield helicopter crash

Michael J. Conley of New Hampshire didn’t respond appropriately to a signal warning him of a lack of fuel and was forced to crash land.
Published
May 14, 2015

Maine police remember those who died in the line of duty

As part of a state remembrance, Augusta police officers took time to visit the graves of the two capital city officers who died on the job.
Published
May 13, 2015

Winthrop council to consider cut to library budget

Library officials say a proposed $26,000 cut would reduce operational hours and virtually eliminate programs.