Jury in Gardiner man’s murder trial sent home after video, recording system crashes at Capital Judicial Center

This is not the first time the Augusta courthouse has experienced the major technical failure, which prevented proceedings from being electronically recorded and blocked lawyers' ability to show evidence on monitors, says Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy, who is calling for the system to be replaced.

Victim testifies he thought he was going to die after Gardiner shooting

Caleb Trudeau testified Tuesday that Dylan Ketcham, who is on trial for murder and attempted murder, shot their friend Jordan Johnson then attacked him with machete in January of 2020.

Thomas College student who died suddenly was training to become an Oakland police officer

Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted "to make a difference in the lives of others."

Murder trial begins, again, for Gardiner man accused of shooting former friend, nearly cutting off the hands of another

The murder trial of Dylan Ketcham, 23, began, for the second time, on Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. His first trial was declared a mistrial in September.

Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens

Early morning fire damages Gardiner apartment after sprinkler system stops spread

Gardiner Fire Chief Rick Sieberg said the sprinkler system in 6 Maine Ave. building knocked down the small fire that started in a third-floor apartment when a burner on a stove ignited some paper materials.

Generator located on porch thought to have caused Christmas Eve fire at historic Gardiner home

In the wake of the fire that destroyed the Laura E. Richards House and injured one occupant, local officials emphasized the importance of generator safety.

Christmas Eve fire destroys historic Gardiner home

Firefighters battle Saturday morning blaze at the Laura Richards House at 3 Dennis St., where an occupant of the home suffered burns.

With heavy rain and snowmelt, Kennebec River expected to flood

The storm expected Friday is predicted to bring heavy rain, powerful wind gusts and plummeting temperatures, ushering in an icy Christmas weekend for central Maine and the potential for widespread power outages.

Active shooter hoax calls at Maine schools were ‘very real’ to those involved

The calls impacted 10 schools across Maine and are still under investigation by the Maine State Police and FBI.