Justin Cole, 13, was reported missing at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday after last being seen at 8 p.m. Monday.
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Augusta, Hallowell close roads in response to possible river flooding
National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Clair said river levels are forecast to reach the action stage, but could climb into the flood stage with more rain.
Two men charged with possessing child pornography in Augusta
Men from Augusta and Camden, in separate cases, have been indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury on numerous charges.
Central Maine law enforcement noticing uptick in hung-up 911 calls
Multiple law enforcement agencies are seeing an increased number of 911 hang-ups this year and are advising people who mistakenly alert emergency responders to stay on the line.
Wilton man arrested after a police chase ends in Augusta crash
Dillan W. Hatch, 27 of Wilton, was arrested after leading Kennebec Sheriff’s deputies on a chase through Manchester and Augusta.
Waterville police officer shot; suspect wounded in exchange of gunfire in Canaan after car chase
The officer pulled over a man in connection with a shoplifting incident at Walmart in Waterville, and seven officers fired on the suspect in the ensuing shootout, Maine State Police say.
Storm causes outages along the coast, but minimal impact in central Maine
Augusta records 25-mile-per-hour winds and less than inch of rain, while along the coast nearly 3 inches of rain was measured and gusts were recorded up to 62 miles per hour.
Four people charged in early morning drug bust in China
Authorities arrested Justin A. Lugo, 22, of New York, Trisha N. Scott, 31, of China, Patrick J. Parsons, 34, of China, and an unidentified 17-year-old female.
Area churches meet in Jackman
Living Water Association, whose member churches include United Church of Christ congregations in Franklin and Kennebec counties held its fall meeting in Jackman on Sunday, Sept. 15.
Hallowell police subdue man accused of holding woman against her will
Nicholas W. Honas, 38, of Hallowell was arrested after a woman asked restaurant workers to contact police.