The federal judge, acting on a defense motion that the seaman’s manslaughter statute didn’t apply, ends the trial of Rick Smith, 66, before it gets to a jury.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine police officer involved in fatal shooting returns to work
Details about the shooting of Adrian Bunker, of New Hampshire, still have not been released.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Whooping cough confirmed at Edward Little High School
School officials advise parents to contact their doctor if their child develops a severe cough, has a weakened immune system or lives with someone at high risk.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Last Cruise’ and ‘Lexington and Concord: The Battle Heard Round the World’
Passengers and crew accounts of the last voyage of the aging liner Queen Isabella and an excellent story of April 19, 1775, when Massachusetts militiamen fought British redcoats
Posted inNation & World, Outdoors
Furloughed national wildlife refuge staff to return to work, allowing hunting
The move will probably have little effect in Maine’s 6 national refuges as there is minimal hunting in January.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Mills to authorize sale of long-stalled senior housing bonds
Approved by 69 percent of voters three years ago, the $15 million in bonds to help finance construction of affordable senior housing units had been held up by Gov. Paul LePage.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Portland councilor becomes first to say he’ll run to challenge Strimling for mayor
Spencer Thibodeau, a real estate attorney who is starting his second term on the City Council, enters the race that will be decided in November.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Mid-Maine Technical Center’s Skills championships event postponed due to weather
The event, which draws hundreds of students and judges to Waterville and was to be held today, will instead be held Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Morning Sentinel Jan. 9 police log
Waterville area police reports for Jan. 9, 2019.
Posted inMaine
SnowTrac: Snow totals for Jan. 9
The map shows reported snowfall accumulations from National Weather Service observers and social media reports across the state. The map will be updated as new reports come in. INTERACTIVE: Christian MilNeil | @c_milneil