Craig Crosby

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Published
March 18, 2015

Cigarette theft lands Augusta man in jail

Others entered pleas on charges of drug trafficking and burglary in Kennebec County Superior Court.
Published
March 18, 2015

NY man sentenced in Kennebec County Superior Court for drug trafficking

Steffan Collins pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, including heroin, refusing to submit to arrest and violating conditions of release.
Published
March 17, 2015

Maple Sunday to go on in central Maine even if sap doesn’t

Maple syrup producers have little sap to boil, but they promise fun and learning for families that venture to their sugar shacks.
Published
March 17, 2015

Litchfield to consider ending maintenance on seven roads

Town officials will host a public hearing Wednesday on a cost-cutting measure that would affect about two dozen residents.
Published
March 17, 2015

Hallowell buildings tagged with graffiti

Police are looking for those responsible for painting on three Water Street buildings.
Published
March 15, 2015

Gardiner man loses 500 pounds to get his life back

Thomas Towle III, 35, reached an estimated 800 pounds and was given only a year to live if he didn’t change his relationship with food.
Published
March 11, 2015

After retreating from a standoff, Monmouth police convince man to seek mental health treatment

Officers defused the morning confrontation before returning in the afternoon and taking the man to the hospital.
Published
March 10, 2015

Former longtime Augusta police officer dies on Togus Pond

Police have identified the man found about 1:15 p.m. Monday on Togus Pond as Charles Winslow, 69, of Augusta.
Published
March 10, 2015

Augusta police open lobby as ‘exchange zone’

The deputy chief says the decision is not based on any recent crimes in the city, but is in response to the growing use of online sales sites such as Craigslist.
Published
March 9, 2015

Augusta lawmaker’s life insurance bill moves forward

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Donna Doore, D-Augusta, has been amended to apply to only the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.