Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who prosecutors allege is the head of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution organization, represented in court Friday three related businesses that were indicted.
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Posted inMaine, New England
Bench unveiled to honor man killed in Bangor because of his sexuality
A new bench was unveiled in New Hampshire, where Charlie Howard was born.
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Posted inNew England, News
Bob Lawton, owner of ‘world’s largest arcade,’ dies at 90
Lawton was a regular presence at the Laconia, New Hampshire, landmark until his death last week at 90.
Posted inNation & World
California wildfires this year torched thousands of giant sequoia trees
Intense fires that burned hot enough and high enough to kill so many giant sequoias – trees once considered nearly fire-proof – puts an exclamation point on the impact of climate change.
Posted inUncategorized
Michelle Tranten to resign as principal at Mt. Abram High School, superintendent says
Tranten, principal of the school since 2015, had been the target of a “no confidence” vote reportedly signed by half of the student body earlier this month.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Three men arrested in connection with killing of teenager in Machias
The body of a New York teenager was found on a lawn this month, shot dead in what police say was a drug-related killing.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Trucker school bustles amid U.S. driver shortage
Business is booming at a truck-driving academy in suburban Los Angeles amid a nationwide shortage of long-haul drivers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System providing paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination boosters
The announcement comes two days after Gov. Janet Mills said all Maine residents 18 and older who have been fully vaccinated are now eligible for a free booster.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
After some uncertainty, a colorful Festival of Trees returns to Waterville
The festival will run this weekend and next weekend, and visitors can enter drawings to win one of the 52 colorfully decorated trees, and accompanying merchandise, that are on display.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Mount Vernon man, called ‘epitome of a pedophile’ by victim, sentenced to 6 years over sexual assault
Jeffrey D. Wiles sexually abused victim for several years, authorities said.