Frayla Tarpinian is being promoted after leading the state’s first brick-and-mortar public defense office in Augusta for 2 years.
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LeAnn Rimes sings about ‘Portland, Maine’ in new duet
The song was also released in 2014 by Tim McGraw and drew some local ire for the lyric ‘I don’t know where that is. And I don’t want to know.’
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Capitol police chief, accused of assaulting Hallowell officer, resigns
Matthew Clancy, who is facing a criminal charge of assault, resigned Oct. 8.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Border Patrol SUV involved in alleged Chicago vehicle ramming, shooting reportedly driven to Maine
A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot a woman accused of ramming an agency vehicle earlier this month. The woman’s attorney says the SUV is now in Maine.
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Wild turkeys in Augusta, Open Creamery Day in Unity among Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Oct. 10-17, 2025.
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Jared Golden urges Maine voters to reject voter ID referendum
The state’s 2nd District congressman called Question 1 a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing.’
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How Mainers should think about saving for retirement at every life stage
We asked financial advisers for their best tips on saving for retirement depending on your age.
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Art exhibit honors Maine’s Deaf community, victims of Lewiston shootings
The curators wanted to create a place for healing as the 2-year anniversary of the tragedy approaches.
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Former staffer sentenced to 3 years for stealing $225,000 from 2020 US Senate candidate
Matthew McDonald told Max Linn that he would invest the money in cryptocurrency, court documents say.
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ACLU asks judge to find that immigrants who are arrested have right to bond
The ACLU says ICE and Border Patrol are detaining immigrants under a law that has traditionally been used for new arrivals. The government says it can detain people under the law regardless of how long they have been in the U.S.