The ACLU of Maine sued the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services in March 2022, saying it was failing to provide effective legal representation to poor Mainers.
2023
Eight people, most from Waterville and Winslow, arrested on drug charges following investigation
Most of the eight were taken into custody over the last week and authorities say they were responsible for trafficking in drugs both in the Waterville region and along Midcoast Maine.
High school field hockey preview: Defending champions try to thrive during overhauls
Skowhegan, Lawrence deal with roster overturn, while Winthrop moves forward with new coach.
Man whose body was found on Winslow riverbank was caring person who fell into addiction, father says
John Lessard Sr. said Tuesday that his son, John Lessard Jr., also was a gifted athlete and outdoors enthusiast, but one that ultimately was unable to overcome drug addiction.
Driver crashes into Red’s Eats’ deck in Wiscasset
Wiscasset police said a Westbrook man was likely speeding when he crashed a UPS truck into the patio at Red’s Eats.
Tiny Washington County town again delays plan to build the world’s tallest flagpole
The town of 485 residents began grappling with zoning regulations after Morrill Worcester proposed a structure stretching skyward some 1,461 feet.
Author livestream with J.R. Dawson to be hosted by Lewiston Public Library
Writer and educator J.R. Dawson will be reading from and discussing her debut novel, “The First Bright Thing,” in a livestream event hosted by the Lewiston Public Library at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 14. This virtual only event is free and open to the public. “The First Bright Thing” tells the story of Ringmaster – Rin, […]
Three nights of comedy coming to L-A area
Headliner Charlie Nadler joins a stacked lineup of local favorites featuring Sara Poulin, Sarah Coughlin, Mike Levinsky, Mike Bunker, Adam Gropmann, and Nick Gordon at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, at The Great Falls Comedy Club at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. Balderdash Academy improv returns at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, at […]
Franco Center announces schedule for 2023-24 season
The Franco Center has announced its 2023-24 calendar of events which include tribute bands, La Rencontre cultural luncheons with entertainment, orchestra, choir, and piano concerts, book talks by authors, the return of its Fright Night scary walks, multiple Christmas shows, comedy shows, and a bellydancing performance. One of those comedy shows is the return of […]
Noon Tunes concert series to feature musical artist Marc Mailhot
Franco Center