The suspect allegedly attacked his 63-year-old neighbor in her home earlier this month.
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NH brewery debuts beer in honor of fallen worker
All proceeds from a keg tapping celebration at Redhook Brewery in Portsmouth today will benefit a fund set up for the family of Ben Harris.
Maine attorney pleads not guilty to bomb threats
Ronald Hoffman, who practices out of Rumford, is accused of making bomb threats March 29 to two schools in Wilton.
LePage holds jobs workshop in northern Maine
Today’s event in Presque Isle focuses on Maine’s agricultural sector.
Single-family home sales rise in Maine
For the three-month period from April through June, home sales were up 23 percent in Maine.
‘Anyone who would try to leave would just get killed’
The Colorado gunman who shot 71 people wore a helmet and full suit of body armor and methodically gunned down his victims.
Snowe to appear on TV in NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation’
WASHINGTON — Long known for her involvement in high-profile policy matters, U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe had an opportunity to try out a different role Thursday, behind a camera.
Snowe voices political frustrations in letter
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, on Thursday called on Senate leaders to address the procedural “dysfunction” that she said is “handcuffing the Senate’s ability to respond to the most profound issues” and is severely undermining public trust in Congress.
Athens Family Fun Day is Saturday
ATHENS — Fireworks, three-legged races, a dunk tank, water balloon toss and a pig roast all promise a full day of family activities Saturday during the third annual Athens Family Fun Day.
Augusta city council OKs $2 million in energy efficiency upgrades
AUGUSTA — The city plans to borrow about $2 million to improve the energy efficiency of three major buildings, with a goal of saving $83,000 a year, or $1.7 million over the next 20 years, including the cost of paying back the debt.