The fourth hearing by the commission investigating the shooting focuses largely on the struggle to quickly organize a unified search for the killer in the face of dozens of false tips and red herrings.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Sheriff: Thousands of illegally grown marijuana plants seized during search of Norridgewock home
The bust of the illegal marijuana growing operation is part a larger investigation involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
Skowhegan mill redevelopment scores first public loan to get back on track after flooding caused millions in damage
A loan package totaling $200,000 from Somerset County and the Somerset Economic Development Corp. marks a starting point for more than $1 million in assistance the Spinning Mill project’s developers say they need after December’s flooding damage.
Colby College receives $50 million gift to be used for financial aid
The gift from the Lunder Foundation will support the college’s ongoing efforts to enroll and graduate talented students from all backgrounds, according to college officials.
Portland-based Wex reports strong growth in 2023
CEO Melissa Smith says the company is positioned to ride market cycles in part by investing in technology, including AI.
Farmington police investigate home invasion on Morrison Hill Road
A resident received minor injuries when multiple people broke into the home.
Legislature approves subpoena power for Lewiston mass shooting commission
The emergency measure cleared the House of Representatives and the Senate Thursday morning, and now faces procedural votes before going to the governor for signature.
Facing pushback, Maine legislators table police recruitment bill
The Department of Public Safety opposed the measure over concerns about the demands it would place on state police.
Supreme Court appears poised to keep Trump on the ballot in case that will impact Maine election
Justices on both the left and right question attorneys for Trump and the Colorado plaintiffs, focusing on the meaning of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and if states have the ability to disqualify a candidate from the ballot.
Filmed in Bethel: ‘The Myth of Fingerprints’
The 1997 movie filmed in the Bethel area is about three adult children and two of their partners who meet at their family homestead in Maine for the Thanksgiving holiday.