Akeem Harris, 23, is charged with murder in connection with the April 9 stabbing death of 30-year-old Thomas Taylor.
April 2013
NH House sings ‘Sweet Caroline’ at end of session
The tune has become a source of comfort following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.
Vt. man accused of trying to get police to shoot him
Police responding to a report of a suicidal person say the 71-year-old man came out of his home and threatened troopers with a “shootout.”
Maine woman gets 6 months for stealing from nonprofit
Prosecutors say Terri Arsenault of Mechanic Falls a group home’s credit card to buy gas, groceries and other household goods, and to take her daughters on an outing to Boston.
Guided tours of Bangor area starting in June
The four walking and four bus tours will take guests through a part of Bangor’s history with a different focus.
Death toll in Bangladesh building collapse reaches 194
Hundreds of rescuers worked through the night and into today amid the cries of the trapped and the wails of workers’ relatives gathered outside the building.
Fuel barges explode, causing large fire in Ala.
Three people identified as workers with Oil Recovery Co. are in critical condition with burn-related injuries.
Stonyfield Farm founder to give Bates graduation address
Gary Hirshberg also will receive an honorary degree at the May 26 event.
Report: Use of heating oil down in Maine
The report also finds oil consumption is down in the commercial sector by 20 percent, and in the industrial sector by a significant 40 percent, since 2007.
Mayflower descendants’ event set for May 4
AUGUSTA — The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Maine will hold its annual spring luncheon Saturday, May 4 at the Elk’s Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, beginning at noon. The cost is $22 per person; advance reservations are required. Last date for reservations Saturday, April 27.