Bill Webster suspends water activities and launches a review of the district’s policies a day after Rayan Issa, 13, died on a field trip.
2018
Posted inNation & World
2 gamers plead not guilty in Kansas ‘swatting’ death
A dispute over a $1.50 Call of Duty WWII video game bet allegedly led police to fatally shoot a Kansas man.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maxmin takes Democratic primary in House District 88
Maxmin, 25, of Nobleboro, will be the Democratic nominee squaring off against Republican Michael Lemelin, of Chelsea, in the district that includes Chelsea, Jefferson, Whitefield and part of Nobleboro.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Bowdoin man gets 2 years for failing to register as sex offender
David Forrest Noel, 40, was convicted in Massachusetts in 2010 of indecent assault and battery on a child.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Kellie Julia beats John Glowa in Augusta area Senate District 15 primary
In November, the Democrat will face Republican Rep. Matthew Pouliot, who had no primary competition.
Posted inLocal & State
Four escape fire in Scarborough home
The fire damages an addition, but firefighters prevent it from spreading to the main house.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Five towns of RSU 18 approve $37.58 million budget
Residents cast majority votes in Oakland, Sidney, Rome, Belgrade and China.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine Magazine group’s new owners pledge to build culture free of sexual harassment
When the magazine’s former owner and publisher was accused recently of making unwanted sexual advances, the company lost sponsors and canceled events as a result of the allegations.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Kusiak defeats Russell in Senate District 16 Democratic primary
Karen Kusiak, a former Colby College professor, defeated Steve Russell, the Winslow Town Council chairman, in Tuesday’s primary.
Posted inLocal & State
Fayette’s school and town spending plans head to voters on Saturday at the annual Town Meeting
Residents could see an increase of $2.25 in the property tax rate.