Cody Smith, 24, was caught on surveillance camera breaking into a Waterville pawn shop and stealing the guns. He later posted videos of himself on social media with some of the firearms.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Could the Maine budget be overturned in a people’s veto?
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State released language Tuesday for a proposed ballot question seeking to overturn the supplemental budget, but the applicant behind the effort said he is no longer pursuing it.
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Posted inMaine, News
Gas prices tick toward $4.50 a gallon in Maine despite Iran ceasefire
Gas and oil prices have continued to rise even though American fighting in the Middle East ostensibly ended weeks ago.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
3 guys fishing in Belgrade’s Peninsula Park
Photographer Joe Phelan focuses on a morning of fishing fun.
Posted inMaine, News
Biddeford organization will run the only family shelter in York County
The future of the family shelter in Sanford had been uncertain after the nonprofit that previously ran it closed last year.
Posted inCommunity, News
Motorcyclist injured in single vehicle crash in Waterville
A motorcyclist was traveling north on College Avenue on Friday night when he stuck a curb and crashed.
Posted inCommunity, News
Skowhegan fire that killed woman, 84, started in garage, officials say
The state fire marshal’s office has been unable to determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Tell us: What’s your favorite specialty supermarket?
Superfans of Aldi, Costco, Market Basket, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods — we want to hear from you.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
The Maine moms who make their restaurants happen
For Mother’s Day, we checked in with Gray’s Two Mums Kitchen and Lisbon’s Two Moms Diner.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Portland man charged with murder in stabbing of group home employee, police say
The victim was identified as Marlene McNeill, 40, of Gorham. A former co-worker described her as grounded and compassionate — and her death as tragic.