Some people worry that the predators will threaten the loon population, but biologists say the birds should be able to coexist.
2018
Inspired by Maine, activists push ballot initiatives to expand Medicaid in other states
Of the 18 states that haven’t expanded eligibility for Medicaid, 10 are in the South, where the initiative process isn’t generally available.
Maine Supreme Judicial Court denies release of Riverview patient shot by officer
Jason Begin, 39, was shot by an Augusta police officer in January 2015 after stabbing himself with a knife and threatening to hurt others.
High court to review MaineCare’s ban on abortion coverage
The American Civil Liberties Union appealed a lower court ruling that went against the group.
Solon woman sentenced on arson, conspiracy charges
Jennifer M. Sandoval gets six months for conspiring with an accomplice to have her van burned to collect insurance and must pay $2,000 restitution.
Local residents inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
These residents are among approximately 30,000 to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.
LHS holds law enforcement officer appreciation assembly
Representatives from the Somerset County Sheriff’s office, Waterville and Fairfield police departments attended.
Capital Area Technical Center April Students of the Month
Mason Dann and Rachel Lathe earn academic recognition.
Prosecutor: Augusta murder suspect beat man to death even after he gave up drugs
Aubrey N. Armstrong is one of four people charged in the Nov. 23, 2015, beating death of Joseph Marceau in an Augusta apartment.
‘Right Stuff’ author Tom Wolfe dies at 88
An originator of the ‘new journalism’ style, he went on to write novels.