Kailie A. Brackett said that she was not responsible for the gruesome killing in Washington County and that the real killer or killers could be at large.
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Waterville Planning Board to consider Colby dormitory, Washington Street apartments
The board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
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Gov. Mills decides against removing Oxford County sheriff from office
The governor based her decision not to remove Christopher Wainwright from office on the recommendation of former Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald G. Alexander.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Flipped birds, selfies and stares: A day in the life of Portland’s Cybertruck owner
Travis Carter has 1 of the 2 Tesla trucks in all of Maine. He says he’s shy and doesn’t like the limelight – but when he’s behind the wheel, all eyes are on him.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
‘David was very loved’: Sister of Portland shooting victim pleads for new information
After a longtime suspect was acquitted last month, Portland police have closed the investigation into the 2016 killing of David Anderson. His family is still seeking closure.
Posted inMaine, News
Browntail moth caterpillars may be facing ‘zombie’ apocalypse in Maine
A fungus that turns the rash-causing pests into the ‘crawling dead’ may lead to a sharp drop in browntail populations this year, scientists say.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, Politics
Lawmakers gut bill aimed at protecting Maine lakes
The measures coincide with growing concerns from lake groups and environmentalists about the threat of climate change and invasive species.
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How Maine counties and municipalities are spending their opioid settlement funds
Many communities are putting money toward police programs and services, despite advocates’ warnings. Maine expects to receive about $230 million over 18 years from settlements.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Tractor-trailer crash in Skowhegan closes section of U.S. Route 201 for hours
The road was expected to be closed until Sunday evening after a tractor-trailer truck hit propane tanks and took down utility poles earlier in the afternoon, officials said.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Madison voters to review proposed $11.32 million budget for MSAD 59
The proposed spending plan for Maine School Administrative District 59 represents an increase of about $308,000, or 2.80%, to the budget approved last year, according to officials.