Betty Adams is a general assignment reporter who’s lived in Augusta for the past 35 years and been working for the Kennebec Journal for more than two decades. She covers the courts plus the towns of Belgrade, Fayette and Readfield. As adjunct instructor Elizabeth Adams, she teaches writing courses, including journalism, at the University of Maine at Augusta. In her spare time, when she’s not playing with the grandchildren, bicycling on the rail trail, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, she likes to travel both in the United States and abroad via cruise ship and occasionally on the back of a motorcycle. She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and earned a master’s of journalism from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2017
Judge orders sex charges against Maine man dismissed after 3 trials
The girl identified as the victim died in a traffic accident in 2014.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2017
Man serving life sentence appeals his conviction in Waterville murder
Roland Cummings was found guilty in the 2014 stabbing death of Aurele Fecteau, who was 92.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2017
Augusta court officer sent photo of defense attorney’s notes to prosecutor
The reason for the action – a serious ethical breach but not a crime – is unclear, but it’s being investigated and had no bearing on the criminal case.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2017
Richmond man charged with manslaughter in father’s death
Kurt Linton was accused of assaulting his father Feb. 9, but the charges were upgraded when his father, Malcolm Linton, died last week.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2017
Fayette officials to craft rules on retail pot sales to put on ballot
The Planning Board believes that a state moratorium on sales until 2018 provides enough time for the town to implement regulations for the industry.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2017
Winthrop woman who stole from church is sentenced for welfare fraud
Tricia Day qualified for benefits by failing to declare as income the embezzled funds.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2017
Former youth ministry director cleared of sexual contact with girl
In response to questions from his attorney, Lucas Savage of Clinton repeatedly denied touching the girl inappropriately.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2017
Maine girl, 12, testifies that former youth ministry group leader touched her inappropriately
Lucas Savage, formerly of Clinton, is expected to take the stand Wednesday.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2017
At Augusta dog park, they mush through the slush on Winter Fun Day
The Augusta Dog Park Advisory Committee organizes a community celebration.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2017
Dollhouses, model railroads take over Augusta armory
The 31st Whitefield Lions Club show draws hundreds of spectators.
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