Democrats control the House and Senate and have a governor who’s on their side. Their priority has been health care, both in policy changes and spending priorities.
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Jury rules Augusta officer did not use excessive force in 2015 shooting of man who held knife
Augusta police Officer Laura Drouin, who shot and injured then-Riverview patient Jason Begin in a 2015 confrontation, was cleared Friday in a federal civil lawsuit.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Dressbarn to close stores, including 5 in Maine
The parent company continues to operate Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant and other stores.
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Kennebec County DA admonished for meeting with judge
Maeghan Maloney, district attorney for Kennebec and Somerset counties, was accused of misconduct for a 2014 meeting with a judge, at his request, which resulted in a conviction being overturned.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Merrymeeting Trail gets Hallowell council’s support
While many residents and local organizations back the plan, finding funding for it could be problematic.
Posted inCops & Courts, Health, Local & State
Psychiatric patient who killed father allowed to move into Augusta group home
A judge says he’ll approve a request from a Riverview Psychiatric Center patient found not criminally responsible for the 1995 killing of his father to move to a group home in Augusta.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Task force formed to recommend changes to Maine’s juvenile justice system
Among other things, the group will examine possible alternatives to incarcerating young offenders.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta gets high marks from rating groups
The hospital improved on its safety grade from a year ago and garnered accolades for its patients’ experiences.
Posted inLocal & State
Cpl. Eugene Cole honored at annual officers’ memorial observance in Augusta
Law enforcement personnel turned out Thursday for the event that unveiled Somerset County Sheriff’s Cpl. Eugene Cole’s name as the 86th to be included on the memorial.
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Driver convicted of manslaughter after striking, killing Augusta man, seeks new trial
Andrew P. Bilodeau was convicted of manslaughter last year for driving into and killing Emile Morin as he walked, in a crosswalk, across Northern Avenue in Augusta after a church supper.