LEWISTON — A judge is expected to hear arguments next week on whether there is probable cause for a manslaughter charge to stand against a local teen and, if so, whether the teen should be tried as a juvenile or an adult. Emmanuel Nkurunziza, now 18, was charged last fall in the death of a […]
2019
Posted inSports
Cal Ripken baseball: Brunswick outlasts Andy Valley in semifinals
Brunswick advances to final of regional tournament with 11-inning victory.
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Posted inNews, Uncategorized
Durham church break-in still unresolved
DURHAM — Weeks after historical artifacts were stolen during two break-ins at the vacant West Durham Methodist Church, police have told Durham Historical Society members they’re unlikely to see the items again. News broke July 11 that someone had stolen a flag, a wooden cross, a memorial plaque and photos, among other items, from the […]
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Ebola vaccine hampered by deep distrust in eastern Congo
The new Ebola vaccine is very effective, but community mistrust undermines its success in curbing the outbreak in eastern Congo, which has killed more than 1,700.
Posted inSports, Uncategorized
Tour de France: Two riders disqualified after altercation
Both riders’ teams say the exchange was minor and did not deserve such a harsh penalty.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine couple charged with sexually assaulting 8-year-old girl
Bethany Ringuette, 35, of Sabattus and Travis Walker, 29, of Bethel were charged with multiple sex crimes stemming from an alleged assault in Rumford.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland intensifies effort to find housing for asylum seekers who remain at Expo
As a political battle over mixed messaging continues, city leaders try to clear up confusion that may have caused some migrant families to turn down housing offers outside Portland.
Posted inNation & World, News
North Korea reportedly fires 2 projectiles into sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired the unidentified projectiles in its first launches in more than 2 months.
Posted inSports
Wednesday’s major league roundup: Verlander, homers help Astros top A’s, 4-2
Jose Altuve and George Springer hit two-run homers and Justin Verlander wins his 13th in beating Oakland.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
State treasurer backs Buttigieg for president
Henry Beck’s endorsement marks the first by a top Maine Democrat as his party tries to winnow the field of possible challengers to President Donald Trump.