Jason Servil in 2022 killed his ex-girlfriend, Alice Abbott, by stabbing her 99 times and assaulted another man.
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How the Homeland Security shutdown affects Maine’s airports and federal workers
As Congress deliberates, Maine and its federal Department of Homeland Security workforce are facing consequences.
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Maine CDC announces 4 new measles cases
The new cases are all in Penobscot County, according to state health officials.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Late Rev. Jesse Jackson came to Maine for presidential campaign, conference
The civil rights leader, who visited Portland and Orono, died Tuesday.
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Theater, concert and a preview of what’s coming next in central Maine
Kahil El’Zabar plans to bring his ensemble to Waldoboro, ‘The Secret Garden’ will be staged in Waterville, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt also plan Waterville performance and mark your calendars for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend.
Posted inLocal & State, Sports
Photo: Tourney time in Augusta
Waynflete basketball players hold onto one another during the pregame national anthem.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, a longtime Maine resident, dies at 96
The influential Oscar-winning documentarian had summered in Northport since 1974, and one of his many films was about nearby Belfast.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
CMP bills could drop slightly this summer
Maine’s largest utility is proposing a slight decrease in monthly costs as it plans a longer-term rate plan.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Second trial begins for man accused of killing toddler in Edgecomb
Tyler Witham-Jordan has been charged with depraved indifference murder in connection with the 2022 death of 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
For restaurant workers, seasonal jobs come with perks
Chefs, cooks and bartenders at Maine’s summer resorts and restaurants return for the season rested and rejuvenated after other jobs and other types of work.