Marcellus Williams is set to be executed Tuesday evening for the murder of Lisha Gayle, a social worker and former newspaper reporter.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Maine senator suggests half the state should consider seceding to become part of New Hampshire
Eric Brakey of Auburn said 2nd District move would prevent imposition of a ‘radical’ agenda on rural Mainers.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Lebanese doctor races to save the eyes of those hurt by exploding tech devices
He’s seen a flood of patients with eye injuries after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded en masse.
Posted inElection 2024, News
Farmington, Wilton men seek Franklin County District 1 commissioner’s seat
Eight Franklin County residents are seeking election to represent residents in five new districts. This is the first of a four-part series.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Jay Planning Board to consider applications for shoreland zoning, floodplain permits for OSB mill
The Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Jay Town Office to discuss the applications.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Island Dairy Treat in Skowhegan closes after 72 seasons
Those who owned the ice cream stand at 23 Island Ave. said the property’s new owner has other plans for the location.
Posted inCommunity
China Village library launches renovation
Plans include a ramp, wider entryway and doorways, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom so that people of all abilities are able to benefit from the library’s programs.
Posted inBusiness
U.S. ports are threatened with strikes in election-season jolt
Some 45,000 dockworkers at every major eastern and Gulf coast port are threatening to strike Oct. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
The benefits of a 4-day workweek, according to a champion of the trend
American companies haven’t adopted 4-day weeks as broadly as, say, Australia or Europe, but that could change.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man pleads not guilty to murder in shooting death outside duplex
Tyler Quirion, 20, is charged in connection with the killing Feb. 19 of Justin Iraola, 22, in Waterville.