Spencer C. Knox lived with his parents at the time his father’s pickup was burned.
January 2018
Elite Airways to offer another nonstop Portland-to-Florida flight
The Portland-based company will start twice-weekly flights to Vero Beach this spring.
Farmington Selectmen postpone decision on marijuana bill
The absence of Sen. Thomas Saviello led to a delay, as selectmen want more information on the bill and what it will require of towns.
Man from Honduras sentenced for illegal entry
Juan Carlos Martinez-Recarte was sentenced to time served, about 4 months.
$1 billion CMP proposal fails to win Bay State energy competition
The Bay State opts for the Northern Pass transmission line through New Hampshire to deliver renewable energy from hydroelectric dams in Quebec.
Traffic detour announced on Route 127 in Dresden
The Maine Department of Transportation said a damaged culvert is being repaired between the intersections of Route 197 and Indian Road.
Deal reached in former Lincoln County deputy’s sexual abuse, drug case
Kenneth L. Hatch III reportedly will plead guilty to one new count and see the 20 previous ones dismissed, including 14 involving misconduct with underage girls.
Flood warning re-issued for Kennebec as river continues to rise
Cold weather Wednesday night caused additional ice to flow downstream and accumulate in Augusta.
Maine ACLU questions immigration checks at Bangor bus station
The U.S. Border Patrol confirmed the operation took place Jan. 14.
Fossil shows modern humans left Africa earlier than thought
The tool supply in a cave in Israel and other evidence are so complete it basically showed “industry” by the early modern humans.