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Augusta

Published
April 16, 2025

Man accused of Readfield slaying committed for mental health treatment

Samuel Whittemore, accused of killing his wife and attacking his mother in February, is to be committed in an effort to restore his mental competency so the criminal case against him can proceed to trial.
Published
April 16, 2025

Central Maine girls lacrosse players to watch

Talent is abundant in multiple classes for the area's top contenders.
Published
April 16, 2025

Superintendents: Loss of federal funding would hit students most in need of support

School districts say Title I and IDEA dollars pay for staff positions in critical areas like intervention, early literacy and special education, and fund other services for some of Maine's most vulnerable students.
Published
April 15, 2025

Lobster industry’s defamation case against aquarium paused while appeals court interprets libel law

The lawsuit, which has spent years in limbo, claims the California museum's sustainable seafood certification unfairly downgraded Maine's fishery over right whale protections.
Published
April 15, 2025

Tax Day rally draws critics of Trump funding cuts outside Maine State House

About 100 people gathered to draw attention to cuts in government services that they argue are aimed at paying for tax cuts for the wealthy.

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Published
April 15, 2025

Waterville’s Bard’s Birthday Bash among events planned this week

A 'Born to Run' concert, Earth Day events in Farmington, a Michael Jackson experience, and the Anah Shrine Circus are also planned in central Maine and beyond.
Published
April 15, 2025

E-ZPass security shutdown delays Maine Turnpike toll charges

The MTA plans to resume posting charges to user accounts this week after the system was taken down for 12 hours last month to avoid a potential security breach.
Published
April 15, 2025

One central Maine baseball contender in each class this season

Messalonskee, Cony, Winthrop and Richmond are among teams that could make runs in 2025.
Published
April 15, 2025

Central Maine baseball players to watch in 2025

Messalonskee and Richmond duos are among the area’s top players this spring.
Published
April 15, 2025

Sidney woman accused of killing son not mentally competent, evaluation finds

A psychologist testifies that Megan McDonald believes she directly communicates with God, who told her to kill her son before Christmas.