A Clark County grand jury indicted Chasing Horse, 46, in late February on 19 counts that include charges of sexual assault of a child younger than 16, kidnapping, lewdness and child abuse.
2023
Bath Iron Works, Mississippi shipyard can’t produce destroyers fast enough, Navy says
Congress approved 3 destroyers for the current fiscal year, but Pentagon officials say the shipyards can’t build that many and wants to buy only 2 next year.
Maine Mariners extend affiliation with Boston Bruins through 2024-25
The ECHL Mariners are seeing a spike in attendance this season in their second year of affiliation with Boston’s NHL franchise.
1st moon crew in 50 years includes woman, Black astronaut
The first moon crew in 50 years – three Americans and one Canadian – was introduced during a ceremony in Houston, home to the nation’s astronauts as well as Mission Control.
High school notebook: Messalonskee boys lacrosse returns plenty of firepower
Eagles ready for another title push after reaching Class B semifinals last year.
Proposals to roll back school vaccine requirements draw crowd to State House
While the bills to reintroduce religious and philosophic exemptions for school vaccines have little chance of passing, advocates on both sides packed a daylong hearing before the Legislature’s Education Committee.
Maine reclaims bragging rights to biggest ice disk, at 1,776 feet
The giant piece of ice estimated at 146,000 tons moved slowly like a Lazy Susan on Long Lake in Madawaska.
Mothers plan to appeal 2nd dismissal of wrongful death suit in teens’ killings
U.S. District Judge Jon Levy once again rules that Biddeford officers are not at fault for the 2012 murders of Derrick Thompson, 19, and Alivia Welch, 18, citing qualified immunity for police.
Photos: Arts group moves into former Harlow Gallery building in Hallowell
The prominent red building at 100 Water St. in downtown Hallowell is now home to The Studio at Gallant Therapy Services. The group, which has 38 clients, provides a space for people with varying intellectual and developmental disabilities and Autism to participate in drawing, painting, fiber arts and other types of art. All photos by Joe Phelan.
Shortage of poll workers prompts Augusta to consider having all residents vote at Civic Center
The proposal, which would consolidate the city’s four ward-based polling places into one, has drawn criticism from councilors, who say the plan could make it harder for some to vote.