The nonjury trial resumes with closing arguments on Oct. 1.
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Former Westbrook lawmaker accused of improper behavior loses credential to work in Maine schools
Dillon Bates’ renewal request is denied amid allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with female students, which he disputes.
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Defense expert says Belgrade man on trial in fatal shootout didn’t touch the weapons
An expert says that her review of DNA reports from the State Police Crime Laboratory indicate Scott Bubar couldn’t have handled the weapons used in a May 2017 shootout in Belgrade.
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University of Maine at Augusta pursues agreement to create student housing
The University of Maine System board of trustees is expected to consider a contract the commuter school has entered to lease apartments in a building to be renovated at Stevens Commons in Hallowell.
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Healed from burns, Winthrop lawmaker ends legislative session on high note
Rep. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, sang the national anthem and read a prayer on Thursday morning to open the last day of the 128th Maine Legislature.
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UMaine System launching effort to meet growing demand for nurses
The initiative would expand programs in rural areas, help students pay for their education and take other steps to fill the 3,000 nursing vacancies projected in the state by 2025.
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Walgreens robbery suspect sought oxycodone after failing to get heroin, police say
Dylan Karczewski, 26, of Augusta said he wanted to avoid becoming sick, police say.
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Augusta police charge man with robbing Walgreens pharmacy
Dylan Karczewski, 25, of Augusta, previously served prison time for robbing an Augusta Rite Aid in October 2012.
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Dumping of too many non-recyclables spells the end of a Maine town’s program
Manchester will end its program, while Augusta will move one recycling container to a more visible location.
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Augusta police release images of man suspected in Walgreens robbery
The man made off with narcotic medication from the store’s pharmacy on Sunday, police said.