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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County
The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Following multiple camp break-ins on Hoyt Island, police continue search for leads
Several seasonal residences on the island in Belgrade were damaged recently, and a suspect has not yet been identified.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Sheriff’s deputy, his dog, and a passerby allegedly attacked by man on Richmond roadside
Shane M. Sawler, of Bath, was arrested on several charges.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2022
Hallowell restaurant cited for 691 child labor law violations, fined $17,275
The violations at The Quarry Tap Room occurred over two years, and primarily involved employees younger than 18 working more hours than permitted by the state, according to officials.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2022
Truck enters tarmac at Augusta airport, crashes through gate on way out
Police are still investigating the incident, and did not provide further information, or the identity of the driver, Tuesday.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2022
Jury finds Randolph man not guilty of sexually assaulting child
Nathaniel R. Dillon, 31, acquitted on all four counts of gross sexual assault for incidents alleged by a girl who was 10 and 11 years old at the time.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
Contractor who bilked dozens of central Maine homeowners, many elderly, sentenced to 3 years in prison
Tony J. Glidden, 34, continued to take deposits from homeowners after he was arrested on theft charges, providing them with excuses, but no work, while stealing more than $130,000 from two dozen clients.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2022
Le Club Calumet celebrates 100 years of Franco American culture
After a century of making a community for French Canadian residents of Augusta and of civic accomplishment, the club looks toward a strong future.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2022
Gardiner man on trial for murder shot former friend, attacked another with machete, prosecutor says
A defense attorney for Dylan Ketcham said he had been threatened and feared for his life.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2022
Financial hardship drives Harlow Gallery to close after nearly 60 years in downtown Hallowell
The Kennebec Valley Art Association, which runs the Harlow, will continue as a traveling arts organization.
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