ALFRED — Former Kennebunk High school health teacher Jill Lamontagne appeared in court Monday on a motion hearing about whether photos of text messages will be allowed as evidence at her upcoming 14-count sex trial. Lamontagne, 30, is alleged to have engaged in sex acts with a 17-year-old student. School authorities have previously said the […]
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Wilton teenager rescued after fall from cliff in Industry
INDUSTRY — Dawson Tolman, 17, of Wilton is recovering “spectacularly” from a fall off a cliff on Little Pico Ridge last week, his mother Dawn Tolman said Tuesday. He had a broken foot and facial lacerations but just two days after the fall he was back to his old self, she said. “He fell about 30 […]
Teen Summer Reading Program to kick off at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library will kick off the Teen Summer Reading Program from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Conference Room. Teens can learn about the program and listen to Chicks with Sticks steel drummers. Teens can listen to and learn about music and several showcase their musical talents. The program runs June […]
Winthrop teenager to be treated as adult in double murder case
Andrew Balcer, left, sits with his attorney Walter McKee during a hearing Oct. 26 at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. On Thursday, a judge ruled he should be tried as an adult on charges that he murdered both his parents last year in their Winthrop home. (Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal) AUGUSTA — The Winthrop teenager […]
APL May teen programs to include ‘Great Stories Club,’ games
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library has announced its teen programming for May, which will include homework help and technology. Events will take place for ages 12 to 18 at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., unless otherwise noted. Maine Job Corps: Teens and new adults ages 16 to 24 will hear about an opportunity to […]
Anime, gaming hour among teen’s activities at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced its upcoming teen programs for the month of April. Maine Job Corps: Hanya Phillips is making appointments to meet at the library to discuss Job Corps programs and eligibility. FMI: 207-450-0216 Tweens in the Teen Space: 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, April 5, 12 and 26, in the Teen Space. Sixth […]
Missing Auburn teen with autism found safe
AUBURN — Police said a 14-year-old girl with autism was found safe Monday morning. “Cheyenne Keaton has been located this morning safe, sound and warm,” Deputy Chief Jason Moen said in a news release. Moen also thanked residents for their assistance in finding the teen. Reported missing Sunday, Keaton had been last seen at her Court […]
Lewiston teen charged with robbery after cab ride
AUBURN — Police said a Lewiston man has been charged with robbing a Portland cabdriver at knifepoint on Walnut Street in August. Kamari Solomon, 18, of 302 Bates St., was indicted by an Androscoggin County grand jury on a count of robbery, a Class A crime punishable by up to 30 years in prison. He […]
UMO coaches to lead Auburn teen hockey camp
AUBURN — Red Gendron, head coach of the University of Maine’s men’s hockey team, will bring his experience on ice to local youth in a hockey camp this August. Auburn’s Norway Savings Bank Arena will host the camp for boys 13-18 years of age. Gendron will lead a team of coaches at the camp from […]
Treat Memorial Library to hold teen reading group, craft day, bottle drive
LIVERMORE FALLS — Do you have a book that you’ve been meaning to read? Come share the reading experience with others at the Spring Book Club at the Treat Memorial Library, beginning on Thursday, March 12, at 3 p.m. Bring your suggestions for books you would like to see read in the discussion group. One tip: try […]