A new monument in a safer spot on U.S. Route 2 will be dedicated Saturday to State Trooper Thomas Merry, who was killed by a car involved in a high-speed chase in 1980.
September 2018
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Gunman kills his wife, 4 others and himself in California
Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood told reporters the shootings were not random.
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Romance writer accused of killing spouse penned how-to essay
Nancy Crampton Brophy, 68, published the 700-word treatise “How to Murder Your Husband” in 2011.
Posted inElection 2018, Politics
Meet the candidates for Maine’s 2018 governor race
Here’s a look at the men and women battling to replace Gov. LePage in this year’s race.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senator gives ‘information’ about Brett Kavanaugh to federal investigators
The nature and importance of the information provided by Democrat Dianne Feinstein, as well as who gave it to her, aren’t known.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Governor’s energy director steps down
Steven McGrath came from the private energy sector, where he specialized in finance and management.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Lawyer says man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ college is not a threat
Darren Lilly, of Bowdoinham, who is charged with terrorizing with a dangerous weapon, has been freed after posting bail.
Posted inPolitics
Donald Trump Jr. to visit Maine to raise money for Republicans
The state party will host the president’s eldest son at an event in Portland on Oct. 1
Posted inCommunity
ShineOn Saturday was held Sept. 8
The girls youth soccer mentoring day honors former Messalonskee soccer player Cassidy Charette.
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‘Threat becomes reality’ as Florence inundates Carolina coast, knocks out power to thousands
The storm surge alone could put most of the Carolina coast under as much as 11 feet of ocean water.