A U.S. district judge denied the man’s request for a closed trial over a lawsuit he filed against his ex-girlfriend for allegedly violating a nondisclosure agreement about his winnings.
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Sidney woman accused of killing son not mentally competent, evaluation finds
A psychologist testifies that Megan McDonald believes she directly communicates with God, who told her to kill her son before Christmas.
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Posted inMaine, News
Horse dies after being struck by truck in New Sharon
The horse had gotten loose before colliding with a truck on Mile Hill Road just before 6 p.m. Monday, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s only law school asks state for $1 million to reopen criminal law clinic
The University of Maine School of Law is trying to reestablish a criminal justice legal clinic for student attorneys, but funding it could be a roadblock in a tight budget year.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
At packed town hall, constituents ask Pingree about her efforts to fight Trump White House
The crowd erupted into cheers and applause at some of the questions and responses. One attendee was asked to leave after repeatedly demanding the congresswoman describe the Trump administration as ‘Nazis.’
Posted inMaine, News
Lawmakers consider $10M bailout for Fairfield water crisis
A bill would expand the public water system to Fairfield residents whose private wells have been contaminated by toxic forever chemicals from the state’s former agricultural sludge-spreading program.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Affidavit details ties between Solon fatal crash and local drug trafficking
A detective’s affidavit supporting charges against Rhaheem Friend, the driver in the August 2024 crash, also describes what happened in the five hours between the crash and when it was reported.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
West Gardiner write-in wins spot on Gardiner-area school board
Resident Janelle McKinnon won a spot on the MASD 11 school board at Saturday’s election. Her first regular business meeting is May 1.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine business owners raise alarm about tariff impacts
Companies and their customers are canceling projects, delaying expansions and struggling to make sense of Trump’s ever-changing tariff actions.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville to spend $1.5 million on paving projects
As spring sets in, Waterville officials are working on paving Burleigh and Park streets and sidewalks, as well as Averill Terrace and Maura Court to fix the roads in the worst condition.