Susan Kochanowski was accused of setting the fire at her Caribou apartment that killed her boyfriend, Jason Donahue. A judge last week found her not criminally responsible after listening to testimony from a state psychiatrist.
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State regulators reject settlement with Electricity Maine over customer complaints
The Public Utilities Commission turns down a proposed settlement with Electricity Maine, saying it falls short of what’s needed to punish the company, and orders staff to renew its efforts to find a resolution to the long-running dispute.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Two Republicans compete for chance to challenge Rep. Pingree for seat in U.S. House
Andrew Piantidosi of Cape Elizabeth will face Ronald Russell of Kennebunkport in the June 11 Republican primary in Maine’s 1st Congressional District.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board postpones consideration of 40-unit apartment complex
Board members Tuesday postponed until June 25 consideration of preliminary and final plans by John Jabar Jr. to build on Washington Street, saying the board did not have enough information to make a decision.
Posted inMaine, News
Angus King impressed by Wales farm operated by Somali farmers
‘I like this on every level,’ Maine’s junior senator said during his tour of Liberation Farms.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan crash leads to OUI arrest, drug investigation
Skowhegan police continue to investigate a crash in which a Jeep pulling a camper separated from the camper, which rolled over, and police later searched the camper to find a safe inside that had been forced open and contained methamphetamine with a street value of about $24,000.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Former worker accuses Puritan Medical Products of ‘heinous racism’ in federal lawsuit
Dupreme Ammonds, of Hartland, alleges managers at the Pittsfield swab-making facility did not address complaints about racial harassment and civil rights violations he faced over 14 months at the company.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Department of Corrections names new superintendent of state’s sole youth prison
Ryan Andersen has worked for the department for 17 years and has been serving as interim superintendent of the Long Creek Youth Development Center since March.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Right-wing protest banner adds new wrinkle to Maine flag referendum
The Appeal to Heaven flag, which has come to symbolize Christian nationalism and the false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen, bears a strong resemblance to the 1901 Maine flag that could become the state’s official flag in November.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Vassalboro woman says she feared for her life as ex-boyfriend strangled her in Waterville hotel parking lot
Irineu B. Goncalves is on trial for attempted murder, domestic violence criminal threatening and assault on an officer in connection with the incident on June 14, 2023.