The trial for Roland Flood, 62, accused of the July 2023 murder of an Anson man, was originally expected to start this week in Skowhegan.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Teri Garr, offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ dies at 79
After her breakthrough in 1974’s ‘The Conversation,’ her big smile and off-center appeal helped land her roles in ‘Mr. Mom,’ ‘Oh God!’ and ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
First presidential election since Jan. 6 attack will test Congress’ new guardrails
After Jan. 6, Congress set out to shore up the the peaceful transfer of presidential power and prevent a repeat of the unprecedented period when Donald Trump refused to concede defeat to Joe Biden.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults ‘was a lovefest’
Kamala Harris’ campaign and many who watched have criticized the racist comments targeting Latinos, Black people, Jews and Palestinians, along with sexist insults directed at Harris and others.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Maine fire departments warn of higher fire risk amid dry conditions
Moderate drought conditions across much of the state have prompted fire officials to shut off burn permits and urge caution.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Two companies bid $22 million for right to develop wind energy in Gulf of Maine
The leased areas have the potential to power more than 2.3 million homes, according to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Posted inCommunity
Hunters for the Hungry program tackles food insecurity
Hunters are encouraged to participate by donating some or all of their legally harvested game this season.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Search and Rescue Dogs team receives $22,450 grant
The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund grant used to purchase new VHF radios, high visibility K9 search team uniforms and K9 vests, and vehicle identification magnets.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Update: New York man accused of shooting Jay resident in the leg
Christian Meyers, 21, of Manhattan, New York, was charged with, among other crimes, elevated aggravated assault.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Trunk or Treat, Halloween events set for central Maine
Communities across the state are planning for Trunk or Treat and other Halloween festivities this month. Trunk or Treat events feature decorated cars prepared for trick-or-treaters in a parking lot setting instead of a neighborhood. Thursday, Oct. 31 AUGUSTA Augusta Parks and Recreation, 5 p.m, McDuffie Woods, 3431 Old McDuffie Road. Park at 746 4th […]