There were some reports of downed trees and wires, and a porch was damaged in Fairfield, as powerful storms blew across the Augusta and Waterville areas Tuesday.
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Togus official: Veterans hospital responsible for spike in opioid prescriptions in Kennebec County
Meanwhile, the veterans hospital says it has reduced the number of patients who take high doses of opioid painkillers as part of a national effort to reduce addiction.
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Kennebec County closes 2017 fiscal year in the black
Lingering concerns about the state’s contribution to support county jails were allayed when county officials received extra funds this week.
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Kennebec County Courts July 20-26, 2017
This is a roundup of cases closed July 20-26, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
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Kennebec County commission approves ‘welcoming county’ resolution
The move comes after Gardiner resident Louis Sigel proposed polices designed to maintain a separation between local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement.
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State marshals to take over security at Kennebec County courthouses
County officials decided not to renew a contract with the sheriff’s office to provide entry screening and courtroom security after recent staff departures, opting instead to have the state Office of the Judicial Marshal do so.
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Kennebec County commissioners to consider ‘welcoming county’ resolution
The move comes after a county resident requested an ordinance guiding county law enforcement interactions with federal immigration authorities, but counties have little authority to enact ordinances.
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Gardiner man proposes immigrant protections
The Kennebec County Commission will hear a presentation on a series of proposals to guide county law enforcement interaction with federal customs and immigration agents.
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Drug trafficking charges lead Kennebec indictment list
An indictment is not a determination of guilt, but it indicates that there is enough evidence to proceed with formal charges and a trial.
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Top Kennebec jail official resigns to work for the state
The county is seeking a new jail captain to manage the county’s correctional facility.