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New York man involved in 2016 ‘shoot-out’ outside Augusta Walmart sentenced on federal drug conspiracy charge

by Keith Edwards April 4, 2019April 5, 2019

Frankie Dejesus, 29, who pleaded guilty to a federal drug conspiracy charge for distributing drugs in central Maine, was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.

Local & State

Augusta police arrest Rumford man on two charges of gross sexual assault

by Abigail Austin April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Alexander L. Lapointe, 34, allegedly committed sexual assault on a minor younger than 12-years-old when he resided in Augusta.

Local & State

High asbestos levels found in state’s Cultural Building in Augusta; consultants say there’s no danger

by Sam Shepherd April 3, 2019April 15, 2019

At least one employee is concerned about communication with workers; consultants said the high levels of asbestos are embedded in dirt and dust and pose low risk of entering the air.

Business, Local & State

Takeaways on building strong economy in central Maine

by STAFF REPORT April 3, 2019April 7, 2019

At Wednesday’s Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts talked about what it takes to build a strong regional economy in central Maine. (Internet access helps.)

Local & State

Augusta bicyclist pleads guilty to criminal threatening

by Keith Edwards April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

Joshua A. Veilleux, accused of demanding money and threatening to stab a man outside Walgreens in Augusta, was sentenced Tuesday to 48 days in jail.

Encore

Musical duo Castlebay to perform at UMA’s Jewett Auditorium

March 29, 2019

The Concerts at Jewett Series is sponsored by University of Maine at Augusta College of Arts and Sciences and UMA Senior College.

Local & State

Police watching Augusta ‘drug house’ make drug-trafficking arrests

by Keith Edwards March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

Three men leaving 4 Campbell St. in Augusta were arrested Thursday and charged with trafficking in drugs.

Local & State, News

‘They gain confidence in one day’: Girls’ Day at Augusta’s State House teaches advocacy to eighth-grade girls

by Abigail Austin March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

Students met elected representative, and considered a bill that also went before the state Legislature during a mock hearing and house vote during their day in Augusta.