Camden National Bank has announced a community donation of more than2,000 personal care items to local homeless shelters. Employees across the region collected toiletries at its 58 banking center locations, and made personal contributions at the bank’s annual employee appreciation night. In addition, 650 bath towels were donated to homeless shelters in local communities on […]
October 2022
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Jury hears first police interview with mother standing trial in 3-year-old’s death
On the tapes, Jessica Trefethen gives her account of the events leading up to the death of her son Maddox Williams in June 2021. She is charged with depraved indifference murder.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
State dismisses murder charge against man in 2012 shooting death
Khang Tran, 29, pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy in September in the slaying of Matthew Blanchard. The state dropped seven other charges against him, including murder; another man facing the same charges awaits trial.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Cony field hockey rolls past Oceanside
Abby Morrill leads the Rams offense with a hat trick.
Posted inBusiness
Stocks lose more ground on fears of looming recession
However, the major indexes notched a gain for the week, thanks to a powerful but short-lived rally Monday and Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness
First U.S. cobalt mining operation begins after 30-year hiatus
The metal is a key component of EV batteries and is on the government’s critical-minerals list.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Drought takes toll on country’s largest cotton producer
The USDA says Texas farmers are likely to abandon nearly 70% of their spring planting.
Posted inLocal & State
COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing in Maine
But public health experts say increased vaccinations and access to treatments mean the situation is not as dire as last winter.
Posted inGolf, Sports, Varsity Maine
Depth pays off as Brunswick High wins first state golf championship
The Dragons hold off Scarborough and defending champion Falmouth to capture the Class A title.
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Bus driver subject of controversy in Lovell
This week, the MSAD 72 community — and others — had a mixed reaction to news that Shirley Danforth is still driving.