Cory Hutchinson, 39, was found guilty in the case in May 2025.
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Union leaders tell Schumer to stop backing Janet Mills over Graham Platner
A recent poll had Platner up big over Maine’s governor in the U.S. Senate race.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
George Mitchell’s portrait removed from Maine State House
The former U.S. Senate majority leader has been under increased scrutiny in recent months as new details about his alleged ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein have emerged in federal documents.
Posted inMaine, News
Freedom could finally settle its costly road lawsuit
The tiny town has battled a lawsuit from a group of landowners for almost two years.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Farmington-based district expands after-school meals, modernizes nutrition systems
Regional School Unit 9’s food service department reported expanded after-school meals, successful state review, staff certification efforts and plans to implement new menu software during its Feb. 10 board of directors meeting.
Posted inMaine, News
Basketball, snow, Special Olympics Maine focus of central Maine week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 20-26, 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
6 months later, Augusta Downtown Alliance again seeks executive director
Isabelle Lee left the position Feb. 11, creating another vacancy for the downtown organization’s top administrator.
Posted inMaine
Manchester home destroyed in Friday morning fire
Crews were fighting flames on Myrtle Street for more than 4 hours Friday, Manchester fire Chief Steve Caswell said.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Ditch those Bean Boots — and 6 more tips for walking in winter | Column
How to navigate Maine’s icy walkways, shoveling scofflaws and other hazards of strolling in the cold.
Posted inMaine
Student art takes center stage in Waterville galleries
‘The World Needs Art’ is the theme of this year’s Youth Art Month exhibits on view March 1-30 with opening receptions set for March 13.