In addition to a charge of killing his wife, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted Samuel Whittemore, 34, of aggravated attempted murder for the attack on his mother.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville eatery hosts April surprise with tropical-themed fare
Front & Main in the Lockwood Hotel at 9 Main St. is kicking off a special ‘Flamingos & Mint’ tiki-themed culinary dinner experience through Saturday this week.
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Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland, Fryeburg fairs argue over shared Saturday in September
The overlapping date – Sept. 27 – is now a matter of contention between the 2 longtime events.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine House speaker asks court to dismiss Rep. Laurel Libby’s lawsuit
The Auburn Republican sued Ryan Fecteau last month, arguing that he and House Democrats violated her constitutional rights by blocking her from voting or speaking on the floor.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Maine shut out of James Beard Award final round for first time in 11 years
None of the state’s 9 semifinalists moved on in the annual competition, often called the Oscars of the food world. That hasn’t happened since 2014.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Developer for Gulf of Maine offshore wind project puts power contract talks on hold
Pine Tree Offshore Wind has requested that the talks be temporarily suspended, citing ‘recent shifts in the energy landscape.’
Posted inMaine, News
Kingfield fire likely caused by self-combustion of oily rags, fire chief says
Mainely Provisions laundromat on Main Street is closed until further notice after it was damaged by fire Tuesday night.
Posted inNews, Politics
Susan Collins rebuffs Trump, joins effort to block his tariffs on Canada
The Republican’s support for the Democratic effort came despite the president’s social media post calling on her to ‘get on the Republican bandwagon, for a change’ and ‘FINALLY adhere to Republican Values and Ideals.’
Posted inMaine, Politics
Social Security head called Gov. Mills a ‘petulant child’ in email ordering staff to cancel Maine contracts
Emails show Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek ignored his own staff’s warnings and briefly killed Maine contracts because he was upset that the governor publicly defied President Donald Trump.
Posted inCommunity
New England Mineral Conference set for Newry in May
The New England Mineral Conference is a division of the nonprofit New England Mineral Association.