Raymond Lester has lost appeals on his murder conviction and 48-year prison sentence in the 2022 death of Nicole Mokeme.
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Support grows for Maine student-athlete at center of transgender debate
A group of 30 state and national organizations has condemned elected officials for posts about a Greely High School student that eventually led to the showdown between Gov. Janet Mills and President Donald Trump.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Prosecutors say it’s not just public defense agencies that are struggling to hire over low pay
A bill proposed by Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, would seek to ensure parity with public defenders because some say prosecutors are struggling to recruit and retain attorneys.
Posted inCommunity
Waterville hospice to offer survivors of suicide group
The group will include opportunities for sharing at one’s own comfort level and educational handouts.
Posted inMaine, News
Social media turns Gov. Mills’ clash with President Trump into a viral moment
Mills’ heated exchange with President Trump over Maine’s transgender sports policy went viral for her ‘See you in court’ response.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine inches toward allowing cannabis ‘social clubs’
The idea, approved by voters in 2016, is picking up steam with a new report recommending how to regulate ‘cannabis hospitality establishments.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
The making of a moment: How Janet Mills became a foil for Donald Trump
Maine’s governor, who has a long history of facing tough guys in the courtroom and in politics, finds herself in an unprecedented moment with the nation watching.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine lawmakers consider new office to review criminal convictions
The bill’s sponsor says the unit would make sure criminal convictions ‘were arrived at by just means.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel executive editor to step down
During a long career in Maine journalism, Judy Meyer championed open records and open meetings in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County hires programming and reentry coordinator from Wilton for a jail grant project
Two corrections officers were also hired to be paid out of a $1 million, to be dispersed over three years to address substance use and opioid use recovery, and recidivism.