Maine is working with Parton’s Imagination Library literacy initiative to expand the program across the state.
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Wayne man pleads guilty to lying to federal drug officers
Victor Sousa, 24, faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Three suspects arrested after Norridgewock armed robbery prompts shelter-in-place advisories
Police responded to a robbery at a residence on Airport Road shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday and the search for the suspects ended around 1:30 p.m., according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Judge denies request for new trial for man convicted of 1994 murder
The judge had agreed to consider a new trial after finding Foster Bates’ last attorney waited too long to request a hearing for new evidence in the murder and rape of Tammy Dickson. But the judge didn’t find the evidence strong enough to reopen the case.
Posted inGuides, Maine
Where to go ice skating across central & southern Maine
These spots, from Auburn to Kennebunk, range from free outdoor ponds to full-service arenas with rentals and more.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council votes to delay referring controversial church rezoning request to Planning Board
The First Church of Waterville on Park Street is asking the council to rezone 3 and 5 Park St. so the church can expand its parking and add a handicapped accessible ramp, which current zoning does not allow for a parking lot.
Posted inMaine
New public defender’s office up and running in Augusta
The Capital Region Public Defender’s Office started accepting appointments for indigent clients on Nov. 27
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Portland woman arrested for driving the wrong way on Interstate 295
It is the second time in less than a week that someone has driven the wrong way on a major highway in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine lawmakers question education chief over failing early childhood program
Legislators called the Child Development Services agency ‘broken.’ Education Commissioner Pender Makin said little to ease their concerns.
Posted inMaine, News
This Lewiston family had never been on a plane. Now they’re in D.C. fighting to change gun laws.
Arthur Barnard and Kristy Strout, the father and wife of Arthur ‘Artie’ Strout, are meeting with other families from all over the country who have lost loved ones to gun violence.