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Maine Capitol Police chief placed on leave following arrest

by Jake Freudberg August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Matthew Clancy, arrested Friday for assaulting an officer during a late-night scuffle Friday in Hallowell, was also stopped in Waterville in 2023 for appearing intoxicated in his parked truck.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Oxford County man indicted in frying pan attack in Augusta

by Keith Edwards August 5, 2025

Zebbie D. Thomas Jr., 33, allegedly attacked a sleeping man and was caught days later by police who spun out the vehicle in which he was riding.

Maine, News

Gardiner silent film festival to feature canine star from Maine

by Keith Edwards August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

Dog Day Afternoon: A Celebration of Canine Stars in Silent Film will feature Jean, a collie from Eastport, movies shot in Maine and live music, all hosted by Belgrade film restorer Ed Lorusso.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Chief of Maine Capitol Police faces charges after scuffle in Hallowell

by Jake Freudberg August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

Matthew Clancy was under the influence of alcohol and causing a disturbance in downtown late Friday night, Hallowell police say.

Things to Do

13 historic Maine movie houses where you can catch a show

by Ray Routhier August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

A silent film festival on Saturday highlights the restoration of the Augusta Colonial Theater, but there are vintage venues to explore from Ogunquit to Bar Harbor.

Maine, News, Politics

Augusta council considers boosting pay by as much as double

by Keith Edwards August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

Stipends for city councilors and the mayor were last increased in 2008.

Maine, News

Maine cities are promoting native plants. Here’s how you can too.

by Emily Duggan August 3, 2025August 1, 2025

Experts say native plants support local ecosystems in a variety of ways that non-native plants don’t.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

In Augusta, it’s native plants only for city property

by Keith Edwards August 3, 2025August 1, 2025

The new policy, aimed at making land healthier for insects and the animals that depend on them, does not apply to residential or commercial properties.