The new Mainers spoke about why they left their home country and what it was like moving to a place they had only seen in their dreams, on TV and in pictures.
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Investigation continues into cellphone photo taken by court security officer in Augusta
No changes have taken place with regard to courtroom procedures by security personnel, but all have been made aware that the officer was placed on leave immediately.
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Augusta woman appeals 63-month sentence for tax fraud and identity theft
Joann C. Rittall’s case will be heard by a three-judge panel Wednesday in Boston.
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Augusta woman to serve 4 years behind bars for stabbing husband twice, once while driving him to the hospital
Tracy L. Fleischer, 35, was sentenced Monday at the Capital Judicial Center.
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March 4 Trump rally in Augusta draws more than 100 to State House
Supporters waved American flags and held signs supporting President Donald Trump despite temperature in the single digits and a wind chill below zero.
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Hein found not guilty in Kennebec River Rail Trail puppy-kicking case
Hein, 46, was charged with animal cruelty after the November 2015 incident in Augusta.
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Augusta council rejects proposal to extend 2 mineral extraction licenses
The decision follows a long controversy involving Grandview neighborhood residents who say blasting at a McGee Construction pit is damaging their homes and affecting their quality of life.
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Brunswick man freed after year in jail in Augusta
Robbery and aggravated assault charges from Waterville were dropped against Carl Langston, 28.
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Kennebec court security officer put on leave after sending prosecutor cellphone photo of defense attorney’s notes
It’s unclear why Sgt. Joel Eldridge took the photo, an action that officials said wasn’t a crime but rather a serious ethical breach and unprecedented violation of courtroom protocol.
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Kennebec Journal March 2 police log
Augusta area police reports for March 2, 2017.