A federal judge ordered Lucas Sirois to be held in custody after he allegedly retrieved firearms and made threats while awaiting trial.
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Fatal shooting of Aroostook County man who shot deputy, police dog was justified, Maine AG says
Steven Righini, 29, of Portage Lake, was killed by police officers on Feb. 3 after an hourslong standoff.
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Whitefield man arrested following Augusta high-speed chase
Robert Arthur Breton, 31, was allegedly out on bail for an incident in which the same deputy who pursued him in a chase Thursday had also arrested him in a previous chase.
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Yarmouth man dies in Gardiner crash
A New Vineyard man was seriously injured in the accident that shut down Brunswick Avenue in both directions.
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Child’s death in Knox County unlikely to have been caused by CPR, medical examiner and experts say
Dr. Liam Funte’s autopsy report is central to the state’s case against 24-year-old Aziayh Scott. The defense has raised issues with Funte’s credibility.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to halt order providing full SNAP payments for November
In its court filing Friday, Trump’s administration contended that Thursday’s directive to fund full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits runs afoul of the U.S. Constitution.
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High school sports playoff and elections feature in the Week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
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Maine’s Amy Allen nominated for songwriting Grammy for work with Sabrina Carpenter and others
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for her work on Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album, as well as work with several other artists. A win in February would give her the award for a second straight year.
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Farmington principal issues apology in wake of uproar over ICE Halloween costume
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington and Principal James Black issued statements Thursday.
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Start Here: House race shakeup + attempted murder indictment
What Mainers need to know today