After weeks of trying to interview Patricia Moloney, a civilian medical professional, the commission investigating the Lewiston shooting quickly discovered they had been after the wrong person.
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Historic utility, high fashion: 80-year-old L.L. Bean staple finds new audience
The tote’s revival came at a time when price-conscious consumers were forgoing expensive handbags.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine political scholars see no precedent for divisive, unpredictable presidential race
Although there have been assassination attempts and calls for unpopular incumbents to step aside before, recent political history offers no playbook for how things will go between now and November.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
L.L.Bean tied up in lawsuit claiming it copied ‘graceful’ design of Skechers sneakers
The Freeport-based retailer is accused of intentionally and willfully plagiarizing a patented ‘heel cup’ that is featured on millions of Skechers shoes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Mobile home park proposed for site of former Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre
The town’s Planning Board discussed preliminary plans Tuesday for a 32-lot mobile home park during a pre-application review.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan man sentenced to 20 years for robbing Madison Big Apple store
Raymond Ellis, 35, is was found guilty by a jury in June.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
South Portland teen found not guilty of school shooting plot
Cumberland County Judge Peter Darvin said the 17-year-old did commit arson.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville moves to eliminate parking requirement for downtown landlords
The City Council on Tuesday took the first of two votes needed to erase the requirement for existing buildings, following a recommendation by the Planning Board to encourage more housing development.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police arrest second suspect in Cushing death after 4-hour standoff
Maine State Police say Jason Hewett, who has been tied to a death in Cushing, was arrested Tuesday. Court documents for another suspect indicate the victim was Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Maine AG looking into USM’s parking enforcement contractor
Between December and March, the attorney general’s office received 15 complaints about the company that collects ticket revenue for the University of Southern Maine in Gorham and Portland.