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Riverview patient who blinded himself pleads not criminally responsible in assault

by Betty Adams June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

The judge said there was no suitable placement in the Department of Corrections or the mental health system for James Staples, calling that ‘a serious and shameful situation.’

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Deportation looms for man convicted of drug crimes in Augusta, York

by Betty Adams June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

A lawyer on Wednesday sought a new trial for Faysal A. Mohamed, who is originally from the Darfur region of Sudan.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Augusta summer celebration moves to renovated Mill Park

by Charles Eichacker June 24, 2017June 24, 2017

This year’s festival features two bandstands and a motorized ride resembling a steam train.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Ever wanted to paint a mural? Get your chance Saturday in downtown Augusta

by Keith Edwards June 22, 2017June 23, 2017

A Winthrop artist will turn his paint brushes over to children and adults to fill in his drawing on a wall between Water and Front streets.

Local & State, News, Politics

State workers bracing for worst as threat of a shutdown looms

by Jessica Lowell June 22, 2017June 21, 2017

Many of the state’s 12,000 workers would go without pay and cut back on spending, creating a ripple effect on the economies of the communities where they live.