Somerset County Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said in a media release on Wednesday that speed and alcohol were not considered factors in the crash and the investigation is ongoing.
2020
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: 49ers close facility after positive COVID-19 test, Thursday game still on
San Francisco is working remotely on Wednesday, but its game against the Packers hasn’t been postponed
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Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Jared Golden declares victory, promises a positive approach to politics
Republican Dale Crafts conceded in a call to Golden mid-day Wednesday.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News
After federal judge’s order, Postal Service sweep turns up just 13 ballots
The judge had ordered sweeps for mailed ballots in a dozen postal facilities, including in central Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Arizona and Michigan’s upper peninsula.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Ford recalls Explorer SUVs to fix a problem that has caused crashes
The recall, which includes SUVs in Maine, is to fix a suspension problem.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Elizabeth Mitchell wins second term as Kennebec County probate judge
Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell and Kevin Sullivan squared off in a repeat of the 2016 race, with Mitchell winning the seat for a second time.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Augusta’s Hussey Elementary School reports a positive COVID-19 case
It is the second case reported in Augusta’s district, while cases have been reported in Rangeley schools, Farmington-based RSU 9 and SAD 46/AOS 94.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Biden wins Maine, but Trump picks up electoral vote in the 2nd Congressional District
Biden won the 1st Congressional District and the statewide tally, good for 3 electoral votes.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Election officials scramble to count ballots in key states
It is typical for ballots to be counted for days after election night. In fact, it happens every year.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Signature campaign underway to require citizenship to vote in Maine
A wealthy Wisconsin conservative is funding a push by organizers for a ballot question next fall.