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Published
June 26, 2020

Bail set at $500,000 for man accused of striking trooper during central Maine chase

Robert Belmain, accused of injuring Trooper Mickael Nunez who tried to stop his fleeing vehicle with a spike strip, made his first court appearance Friday and had his bail set at $500,000.
Published
June 25, 2020

Chief: Vehicles were towed after Augusta officers grew ‘overwhelmed’ by large crowd at Black Lives Matter protest

Police Chief Jared Mills said the situation led to 15 vehicles being towed from the private parking lot near Meineke Car Care Center at 268 State St.
Published
June 25, 2020

Police charge man who allegedly struck state trooper during central Maine car chase

Robert Belmain, 53, of Caribou faces charges of elevated aggravated assault and reckless conduct in connection with a chase that severely injured Trooper Mickael Nunez.
Published
June 24, 2020

Dry conditions shut down fire permits, drain wells across central Maine

With a moisture deficit that stretches back months, many of the state's rivers are also running low.
Published
June 24, 2020

Augusta Police Chief says the department could have better planned protest parking

A Tuesday memo addressed the department's role in 15 cars being towed from a State Street parking lot after the Black Lives Matter protest June 7 near the State House.

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Published
June 24, 2020

Monmouth man killed after single-vehicle crash in Litchfield

Kennebec County Sheriff's Lt. Chris Read said Jeremy Kenney, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.
Published
June 23, 2020

Unity College reducing tuition for distance education graduate programs

Melik Peter Khoury, the college's president, said the tuition reduction helps Unity meet its mission to make education more accessible.
Published
June 22, 2020

Presidential campaign tensions run high in Sidney over selectman’s signs calling Trump a ‘Liar’

Resident Kelly Couture says Selectman Alan Tibbetts' "LIAR" signs are "divisive" and "borderline hate speech." Couture also accused Tibbetts of moving and damaging Trump-Pence campaign signs, which he denies.
Published
June 22, 2020

Florida man dies in I-295 crash day after graduating from Thomas College

State Police: Antonio Martinez, 22, was likely texting while driving Sunday night and lost control of his pickup truck near Exit 43 in Richmond.
Published
June 21, 2020

Waterville’s Thomas College takes steps to address racism with task force

President Laurie Lachance said the group will focus on equity, diversity and social justice headed by two professors.