Harmony man to serve at least 18 months in prison, pay more than $12,000 for thefts in Ripley, Harmony, Athens

Following a plea agreement, Jason J. Cunningham, 50, was sentenced Tuesday during a lengthy hearing regarding restitution that at one point left the presiding justice ‘perplexed.’

Central Maine arrest log: Oct. 26-Nov. 1

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Oct. 26-Nov.1, 2024.

Fire destroys barn in Athens, dog alerts homeowner

David Mercier, who is Athens' animal control officer, was sleeping when his puppy woke him, alerting him to the fire.

Central Maine arrest log: Sept. 14-20

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Sept. 14-20, 2024.

Athens girl granted wish to see black sand beach

Make-A-Wish Maine ended its fiscal year 2024 on Aug. 31 with 89 wishes granted — the most wishes granted in a single year by the chapter since its founding in 1992.

Norridgewock man involved in standoff indicted on attempted murder, other charges

Nicholas Eckert, 33, is facing additional charges brought by prosecutors in connection with the April incident, according to his indictment.

Central Maine arrest log: Aug. 17-23, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Aug. 17-23, 2024.

Massachusetts man arrested in connection with Athens assault

Michael L. Cote, 30, of Fall River, Massachusetts, said he attacked the alleged victim with brass knuckles because he believed the man had sex with his 17-year-old daughter, court records show.

Central Maine arrest log: Aug. 3-9, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Aug. 3-9, 2024.

Central Maine arrest log: July 27-Aug. 2 2024