District Attorney Maeghan Maloney has filed a motion that, if approved, would let her propose sending the killer dog out of state to a rescue organization instead of being euthanized.
May 2017
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Embden man arrested on drug charges after motor vehicle stop in Gray
Bruce Danforth, 56, faces felony charges of aggravated trafficking in heroin, cocaine, Oxycodone and methamphetamine.
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Posted inMaine, News
LePage pledges to match donations for charter school robotics team
The governor said he would match up to $25,000 to benefit Baxter Academy’s robotics team, one of several in Maine that have traveled to competitions in other states.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Committee rejects bill that would set up safe places for using illegal drugs
The goal is to reduce overdose deaths, and some states are trying the medically staffed facilities, but one legislator says Maine is not ready for them yet.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Sixth annual Benton Alewife Festival includes dinner, free events
The event kicks off with a lobster and alewife dinner on May 19, with a full day of activities slated for May 20 at the park on Neck Road.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Waterville softball rocking and rolling toward playoff berth
For first time in many years, Panthers have a shot at making the tournament.
Posted inMaine, News
Central Maine sees record high temperatures on Thursday
The hot weather came to Maine on a high pressure ridge out of the south, but cooler temperatures are on the way.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine House approves strict mining rules
The margin of victory suggests the bill could have enough support to override a potential veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
Posted inMaine, News
Backyard Farms in Madison sponsors blood drive as American Red Cross of Maine continues bloodmobile campaign
Backyard Farms in Madison is sponsoring a blood drive on Saturday at Somerset Abbey and donating $500 in cash.
Posted inMaine
Firefighters quit after Penobscot County town refuses to reinstate fire chief
A dispute between the chief and the town manager is at the heart of the issue.