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Woman indicted on attempted murder charge for allegedly slicing woman’s throat in Augusta

by Keith Edwards August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

Quashay Phillips, 24, allegedly slashed woman’s throat following argument over going to Walmart.

Local & State

Fire destroys Unity barn and heavily damages adjacent mobile home

by Amy Calder August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

Several fire departments responded to the blaze at 562 Albion Road.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Police say woman who came to get her son after his OUI stop was in no condition to drive

by Sam Shepherd August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

Marci Reed, 50, of Wiscasset was charged with operating under the influence while picking up her son Zachary, 19, after he was arrested on the same charge.

Local & State

Augusta may have to choose — rail service or trails

by Keith Edwards August 23, 2019August 23, 2019

Merrymeeting Trail proposal could derail the potential future return of passenger train service to Augusta, rail advocates warn.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Augusta police warn of scam that ‘spoofs’ the department’s number

by staff report kennebec journal August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

City police said a person is impersonating an officer and calling people demanding they buy pre-paid debit cards or else they will be arrested.

Local & State

Maine Farm Days rolls out robotic milking demonstration

by Staff report Morning Sentinel August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Maine Farm Days at Misty Meadows Farm on Hill Road in Clinton Wednesday and Thursday provides a look at what goes on at a working farm.

Local & State

Winthrop library installs security cameras following increase in vandalism

by Abigail Austin August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Vandalism has also been reported on school grounds, Norcross Point and recreation areas, but police chief calls the cases ‘normal nuisance criminal mischief.’