Chanda Lilly, 30, is charged with felony murder in the death of Andrew Sherman, who was found dead in his Richmond home in October.
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Event showcasing Declaration of Independence canceled in Hallowell
A Dunlap Broadside was to be shown as part of an event at Hall-Dale Elementary School.
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No one injured as fire destroys Sidney home
Sidney fire Chief Richard Jandreau said items were melted on the walls after a fire destroyed a single-story home on Church Road.
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Manchester selectmen take no action on fire chief charged with drunken driving
Selectmen met Tuesday in a closed-door session to discuss a personnel issue but took no action in the aftermath of Manchester fire Chief Francis R. “Frank” Wozniak being arrested in Portland on a charge of operating under the influence.
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Hallowell’s initial budget shows 8.5% increase in spending
City Councilor George Lapointe said the budget will likely be cut before the first reading, which may happen in April.
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Augusta woman charged in Richmond man’s killing, marking case’s second arrest
Chanda Lilly, 30, of Augusta, was arrested Tuesday by Maine State Police on charges of felony murder in connection with the death of Andrew Sherman last September.
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Mercer man, 18, charged with assault in drive-by shooting that injured Waterville girl
Gavin T. Loabe faced an aggravated assault charge in court Monday, as testimony alleged that Loabe and an unnamed accomplice were involved in a shooting that mistakenly injured a 7-year-old girl inside a Summer Street home.
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Augusta man, 45, charged with setting fire inside his apartment
The fire at 23 Western Ave. forced the evacuation of nine other tenants.
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Adult-use marijuana ordinance, budget go before Washington voters
Selectman Tom Johnston said the net municipal budget is down, but increases in county tax and ambulances services forced the town’s appropriation up 5.54% before factoring in school costs.
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Gardiner marijuana rules nearly set, raise concerns about cost
While city officials want to be prepared for the launch of the adult-use marijuana market later this year, Dennis Meehan, owner of Nature’s Summit in Gardiner, is trying to determine how to navigate the new regulations and annual licensing requirements.