Megan McDonald, 39, told police in December that God had chosen her for a murder-suicide and her son, Quincy, needed to be sacrificed, according to a police affidavit.
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Nonresident snowmobile weekend set for Maine March 7-9
Trails are expected to have increased traffic, especially in areas near Maine’s borders.
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Augusta man indicted on attempted murder charges in Belgrade shooting
Samuel C. Bell, 26, told his mother he was coming to her home to repay a loan, and instead shot her in the head, police said.
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Emotions high at multiple city protests over Trump, Mills, DOGE and transgender athletes
Demonstrators in Portland and Augusta took stands on women’s sports, personal liberties and government overreach.
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The planets are aligning for rare astronomical display
The parade of planets, when all seven of Earth’s solar system neighbors can be seen in the night sky, starts Friday and continues through next week.
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Friends of Animals partners with Augusta’s Maine Animal Health Alliance
To celebrate the partnership, 50 free spay/neuter certificates will be gifted to residents in need.
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Jay man found guilty of child sexual assaults at Augusta home
Kenneth D. Marin was found guilty Thursday of sexually abusing a girl when she was 6-12 years old.
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Kennebec County budget cuts could remove doctors from high-impact scenes
MD3 was launched in December 2023 with American Rescue Plan Act funds — a choice that could spell the end of the program during this budget cycle.
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Augusta homelessness task force urges city to take lead on shelter
City officials need to support the creation of a low-barrier shelter for people who are chronically homeless, a draft report says.
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Cony high, middle School lists 2nd quarter honors
Students received high honors and honors.