A jury finds that Justin Ross Harris, 36, intentionally left his 22-month-old son in the vehicle to die.
2016
Posted inNation & World
Woman dies as sinkhole swallows two cars in San Antonio
Another person was nearly trapped in the deadly chasm.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Farmland access conference in Augusta addresses challenges in succession, land transfer
The Maine Farmland Trust estimates as much as 400,000 acres of farmland will change hands over the next 10 years.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Former Belgrade man, accused of raping 11-year-old, raises competency issue
The attorney for Travis Gerrier maintains he is not mentally competent to stand trial.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
RSU 18 cost sharing committee votes to keep formula as is
The split for the Oakland-based school district will stay at 75 percent property valuation, 25 percent student count, despite objections from Belgrade and Rome.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Waterville council to consider transfer of tax deal for Hathaway Creative Center
The city currently is in the ninth year of a 25-year tax increment financing agreement with Hathaway, a building that is a redeveloped former shirt factory and is now up for sale.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Woman cleared of driving charge; man convicted of assault
Juries returned verdicts in both cases last week at the Capital Judicial Center.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan police officer on burning home rescue: ‘I had to get them out’
Tim Williams said he was just doing what any other first responder would have done saving the life of a mother and her young son in a fire Friday night.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
China crash leaves N.C. couple charged with marijuana trafficking
Police reported finding more than 5 pounds of pot in the trunk of a vehicle involved in the crash on Route 3.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Somerset County court for Sept. 26-30, 2016
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.