Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court threw out Raymond Ellis Jr.’s 20-year prison sentence on the grounds that a judge considered his supposed failure to take responsibility an aggravating factor.
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Tournaments, Monmouth Fair, and Newport Flagg draft parties are highlighted this week
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the week of June 20-27, 2025.
Hannaford’s parent company says employees’ and customers’ information compromised in cyber breach
Information compromised in November varies per person but includes Social Security and banking numbers, home addresses, phone numbers and health data, Ahold Delhaize said.
Maine contractor accused of ‘significant’ home repair fraud
Timothy Galvez faces felony charges and a civil lawsuit for a years-long scheme officials say involved unfinished jobs, stolen money and shady business practices.
What you need to know about The Wall That Heals visit to Farmington
The wall and its related events will be here from Thursday, July 3, to Sunday, July 6.
Portland Jetport incentives for airline with ICE contract prompt concern from city officials, residents
Though Avelo Airlines says it has not carried out any deportations from Maine, some city leaders are also concerned that they would be unable to track or prevent such flights.
Vietnam memorial Wall That Heals coming to Farmington next week
A year of planning went into getting the traveling memorial, which will be making its only stop in Maine this year.
Eastbound lane of Ticonic Bridge in Waterville and Winslow opens
The eastbound lane of the Ticonic Bridge from Waterville to Winslow opened at 5 p.m. Thursday after a six-month closure for construction.
Rumford, Skowhegan mills cited as top industrial polluters, but tire burning goes on with state’s OK
ND Paper’s mill in Rumford and Sappi’s Somerset mill in Skowhegan are two of the nation’s top industrial air polluters, a new report says.
Supreme Court allows states to block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding
As Democrats control both the Legislature and the Blaine House, Maine appears extremely unlikely — for now — to stop Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood services.