A Kennebec County grand jury recently handed up indictments on several drug trafficking charges.
2020
Accident involving tractor-trailers, ambulance closes Interstate 95 in Augusta
The accident, which occurred at around 2 a.m., closed down Interstate 95 in Augusta for about three hours Tuesday but only non-life-threatening injuries were reported.
Biden lays out 3 specific priorities on virus as he introduces health team
The president-elect warns that his team’s preliminary review of Trump administration plans for vaccinations has found shortcomings, and calls on Congress to fund the administration of vaccines.
NFL notebook: Eagles bench Wentz, name Hurts starting QB
Philadelphia gives the starting nod to Jalen Hurts, benching starter Carson Wentz, who has a 72.8 passer rating this season.
Hockey co-operative programs face unique challenges to work out during pandemic
With some member schools in “yellow” counties, many teams are short players as skills and drills sessions begin.
MLB notebook: Rangers trade pitcher Lynn to White Sox
Lance Lynn will be reunited with Tony LaRussa, his former manager in St. Louis.
COVID-19 outbreak forces Michigan to cancel football game against Ohio State
The Wolverines are dealing with an outbreak and are unable to play their annual rivalry game, which puts the Buckeyes in jeopardy of missing the Big Ten title game.
Families of shooting victims sue sellers of ‘ghost guns’
Two cases were brought by Brady United, the national nonprofit that advocates against gun violence, which said Monday that the suits are the first of their kind in the nation.
Portland’s plan for a temporary homeless shelter falls through
City Manager Jon Jennings says the city is working with the state to secure more hotel rooms, including at a hotel near the jetport, to ensure that anyone seeking shelter has a place to stay this winter.
Massachusetts man sentenced to 19 years for selling fentanyl that resulted in fatal overdose
Cameron Soto, 28, could have received a life sentence for selling drugs that resulted in a death.