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Published
February 28, 2020

Augusta mental health worker indicted on charges of gross sexual assault of client

Wayne O. Draper, 55, allegedly abused a mentally ill client during a period of four years; once the allegations were reported, he was terminated by Motivational Services.
Published
February 28, 2020

Explosions erupt as fire destroys Vassalboro business garage

A fire engulfing a two-bay garage did not result in any injuries Friday morning, authorities said.
Published
February 27, 2020

Residents, police weigh in on site of new Augusta police station

Augusta city councilors authorized spending up to $12,000 to study a potential third site for a new police station.
Published
February 27, 2020

Maine DOT plans work in Benton, China, Winslow and Vassalboro

The largest of the projects is a $3 million paving job from China to Winslow on Route 137B with smaller projects to be undertaken in Benton, China, Clinton, Vassalboro and Winslow.
Published
February 27, 2020

Mount Vernon man accused of fleeing traffic stop held without bail

Caleb Hupper, 30, who is accused of fleeing a traffic stop in Wednesday in Mount Vernon, was arrested on charges of eluding an officer, failure to submit to arrest or detention and violation conditions of release. He was already wanted on two warrants citing multiple charges.

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Published
February 27, 2020

High winds cause power outages across central Maine

More than 17,000 Central Maine Power customers lost power during the height of outages Thursday, but less than 4,500 were without electricity by late afternoon.
Published
February 26, 2020

Oakland allocates $10,000 for architect to design new Town Office

The new Town Office is the last of a three-phase construction project that has already produced new police and fire stations.
Published
February 26, 2020

Norridgewock Town Meeting to decide whether to hire full-time firefighters

Monday night's town meeting will address 50 articles, including the Waste Management agreement, food sovereignty ordinances, the removal of speed tables and whether to use $1.6 million to reduce tax commitment.
Published
February 26, 2020

Mount Vernon man chased by police 7 miles in woods after traffic stop

Police say Caleb Huppper, who led police on a 90-minute pursuit on foot and on a stolen snowmobile through two towns, has several outstanding warrants and was expected to be charged in connection with Wednesday's incident.
Published
February 26, 2020

Gardiner’s public works director heads north to Augusta

Tony LaPlante, who has been Gardiner's public works director for seven years, has accepted the deputy public works director position in Augusta starting in March.