Steven H. Downs of Auburn was charged with murder and sexual assault in the 1993 slaying of an Alaska Native woman.
2022
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Hallowell finance committee revises tax break proposal for ice arena
Officials say the revision, which could yield an additional $190,000 for the city, is to be considered by the City Council on March 7.
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NBA roundup: 76ers acquire Harden from Nets in exchange for Simmons
Philadephia finds a buyer for holdout guard Ben Simmons and adds James Harden in a blockbuster deal before Thursday’s trade deadline.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Golden introduces bill to allow Maine tribes to benefit from future federal Indian laws
The 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act excludes the state’s tribes from most federal laws benefiting Indian nations in the United States.
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NYC’s Trent Wells headlines second night of comedy at CBU
Two nights of live stand-up comedy presented by The River Comics Comedy Productions will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, and Saturday, Feb. 12, at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. New York comedian Trent Wells comes to town to host Friday’s showcase pay-what-you-can tip show featuring ten-minute sets from locals Mike from Dexter […]
Posted inMaine
Maine looks to create more access to lawyers in state’s rural areas
A proposed clinic in Fort Kent would be a 3-year pilot program that would provide free legal aid to Maine residents.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Congress approves sex harassment bill in #MeToo milestone
The measure bars employment contracts from forcing people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican rift exposes choice: With Trump or against him
While Donald Trump’s allies believe there should be no limits in their loyalty to the former president, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other establishment leaders believe there is a line Republicans should not cross.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lawsuit accusing CMP parent Avangrid of bid rigging is withdrawn, could be refiled
A cybersecurity subcontractor said in a statement that he stands by the allegations in his complaint and is exploring a change of venue for the case.
Posted inTimes Record
Bill addressing browntail infestation advances
Members of the Legislature’s Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Conversation voted unanimously on Tuesday in support of a proposal by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that would help communities reduce their browntail moth populations. LD 1929, An Act To Provide Assistance to Areas Severely Infested with Browntail Moths, would create a fund for municipalities and nonprofit […]