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Details emerge in manslaughter case involving death of Owls Head toddler

by Emily Allen July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

In a hearing to reconsider Aziayh Scott’s bail, prosecutors said Scott made numerous calls to his girlfriend from jail, asking her to tell police that he didn’t kill her 2-year-old son.

Maine, Sports

This Maine basketball coach is trying to take a shot at 3-point shooting world record

by Drew Bonifant July 31, 2024July 30, 2024

Ryan Martin, a Bridgton resident and former Maranacook standout, is looking to set a Guinness World Record for the most 3s made in 1 hour.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Voters reject Wales-based school district budget in second referendum

by Joe Charpentier and Christopher Wheelock July 30, 2024July 31, 2024

Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield residents voted Tuesday to reject Regional School Unit 4’s second try at a 2024-25 budget.

Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Vassalboro approves Sidereal Farm Brewery expansion

by Dylan Tusinski July 30, 2024July 31, 2024

The town’s Board of Appeals struck down neighbors’ challenge to the brewery owners’ plan to build outdoor seating, extend their hours and increase capacity.

Maine, News, Politics

Senate confirms Portland attorney as new federal judge in Maine

by Daniel Kool and Emily Allen July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Stacey Neumann, a partner at Murray Plumb & Murray in Portland, will fill an opening left by Chief U.S. District Judge Jon Levy.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine high court considers disciplining Ellsworth probate judge who didn’t pay taxes, child support

by Emily Allen July 30, 2024July 31, 2024

William Blaisdell is an elected probate judge in Hancock County and a private lawyer who was recently handling court-appointed cases.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Woman struck in Waterville crosswalk sustains serious injuries

by Amy Calder July 30, 2024July 31, 2024

The incident occurred Sunday near First Church of Waterville when the driver of a Jeep tried to go around a vehicle stopped in traffic and struck two people in a crosswalk, sending one by LifeFlight of Maine to a Portland hospital with serious injuries, according to police.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Vienna man pleads guilty to rash of car burglaries in Augusta, neighboring communities

by Keith Edwards July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Gregory Roe, who told the court Tuesday that addiction to drugs prompted him to make bad decisions before apologizing to his victims and family, was sentenced to three years in prison.