A gunman killed 5 of his co-workers at Old National Bank and injured 8 others.
2023
Posted inBaseball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Varsity Maine
Piecing together preseason schedules for high school spring sports teams has its challenges
Coaches, athletic directors start planning months in advance to find the right competition.
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Posted inSchools and Education
Esports teaches life lessons, is fun yet challenging
Esports was approved as a sport at Spruce Mountain High School in June 2020.
Posted inLocal Government
Wilton town manager suggests moratorium on cannabis licenses
Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth on April 4 suggested a moratorium on licenses for cannabis growth, cultivation and store fronts as the recent reduction in price is causing a surge in new businesses.
Posted inLocal Government
15% sewer rate increase now in effect in Wilton
Water and Wastewater Superintendent Heinz Grossman told the Wilton Select Board Tuesday, April 4, that the new sewer rates were now in effect, as well as a change in cost for a project that was approved last year, but shelved due to winter.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine woman accused of buying dozens of guns for California gang
Two of the guns that the U.S. Attorney’s Office says Jennifer Scruggs, 35, of Turner, illegally sold in California were recovered by Los Angeles police.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Aquaculture development on Down East coast hits a roadblock
A group of business owners and residents is challenging the Jonesport Planning Board’s decision to allow a $110 million facility that would cultivate yellowtail kingfish.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Manhattan DA sues Rep. Jordan over Trump indictment inquiry
Alvin Bragg is asking a judge to invalidate subpoenas that Jim Jordan, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has issued in his investigation of Bragg’s handling of the ongoing Trump case.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Joe Mazzulla has Celtics’ trust as he approaches his first postseason as a head coach
Joe Mazzulla will coach his first career playoff game when the Celts open at home.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills introduces bill to expand abortion access as Democrats line up in support
The legislation would allow abortions to be performed after viability of the fetus as long as a physician determines it is necessary.