Prosecutors dropped theft charges against Michael Corson, 54, of Madison, as Corson’s jury trial was set to begin Wednesday morning but also filed a complaint for a new charge of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy.
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Effort to elect presidents using popular vote gains ground in Maine
The Maine Senate votes in support of a multistate plan to sidestep the Electoral College by pledging to support presidential candidates who win the national popular vote.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
New 260-unit apartment complex approved in Augusta
Development of the market-rate apartments is expected to bring traffic to the intersection of Eight Rod and Old Belgrade roads.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta rejects new homeless shelter amid concerns for downtown safety
The Planning Board voted unanimously against a plan for a 40-bed homeless shelter after residents and business owners said it would be detrimental to the neighborhood.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers take up gun bills, focus on waiting periods, background checks
The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee holds a work session on a series of bills that include a proposal from Gov. Janet Mills to expand background checks and update the state’s yellow flag law.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan residents express concerns about 2nd bridge as officials emphasize details have yet to be worked out
State transportation officials have settled on a general location for the bridge near the downtown area, but said they still need to complete an impact study as residents raised concerns at a public hearing Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New managers of Freeport shopping center see opportunity to add restaurants, breweries
The investors who have been behind Freeport Village Station since it opened in 2009 have hired a Boston-based real estate management group to oversee the large downtown shopping center after they purchased the property for $20 million.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Bill expanding Maine tribes’ rights to prosecute crimes moves forward
The bill, a pared down version of a larger tribal sovereignty bill, would give Wabanaki Nation tribes greater authority to prosecute crimes that occur on tribal lands.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine may tax Netflix and other streaming subscriptions
A $20 a month subscription fee would have $1.10 in tax added to it. Half of U.S. states are already applying a similar tax on subscriptions to Spotify, Hulu, Amazon Prime and more.
Posted inMaine, News
Jay recognizes resident for her dedication to the community, veterans
Over 30 people attended the ceremony at Spruce Mountain Elementary School on Monday night.