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Sister offered a home to troubled teen before Chelsea double homicide

by Keith Edwards April 23, 2026April 24, 2026

The woman testified in the second day of a hearing at the Capital Judicial Center to determine whether the boy will be tried as an adult.

Community, Maine, News

Body of lobsterman recovered in Down East bay

by Morgan Womack April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Thomas West, 63, of Steuben, was found dead Wednesday in Dyer Bay, according to the Maine Marine Patrol.

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UMF to host 13th annual Maine Fiddlehead Festival May 2

by Rebecca Richard April 23, 2026April 22, 2026

The festival will be held rain or shine between the Olsen Student Center and Roberts Learning Center.

Community, News

Somerset County officials propose budget with 3.5% tax increase

by Jake Freudberg April 23, 2026April 22, 2026

Officials considered a budget with essentially no tax increase but decided to try to spread out forecasted impacts over the next several years.

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Cumberland County officials vote to remove ICE from jail contract with feds

by Drew Johnson April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

The decision comes after 8 months of public outcry over immigration detentions and roughly 3 months after the Department of Homeland Security pulled dozens of its prisoners from Cumberland County Jail.

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Lewiston woman makes manslaughter plea in 2024 Litchfield killing

by Keith Edwards April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Shari Allimah pleaded guilty Tuesday in the death of Gerald Marin less than a week before her trial was scheduled to start.

Community, Maine Crime, News

A Kennebunk resident has been in ICE custody for 8 months. His friends are advocating for his release.

by Abigail Driscoll April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Hossam ‘Maha’ Mohamed has been moved between 6 facilities since he was detained in August. His supporters fear for his health and what might happen if he is deported to Egypt.