Andrew Redmond, 36, previously pleaded not guilty to murdering Tyler Robinson in Augusta in 2023.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Maine has a thriving industry of home bakers
The state has fewer restrictions than most others on selling foods made at home.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Job openings in Maine are dropping, signaling return to ‘normalcy’
But experts say the trend could be short-lived.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
One lane to reopen in mid-June as Waterville-Winslow bridge work continues
Last week, Shaw Brothers Construction workers paved the newly constructed approaches and bridge deck to prepare for reopening the bridge to traffic this summer, a Cianbro official said.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine State Library partially reopens after layoffs
After letting go of 8 staffers, the agency has resumed services like interlibrary loan and digitization, but it remains open to in-person visitors by appointment only.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine lawmakers reject bill to stop issuing Real ID cards
The bill, which would have repealed the Maine law that allows the state to issue driver’s licenses that comply with the federal REAL ID Act, was defeated in the Senate Tuesday. It was rejected in the House last week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Judge halts deportation of Maine resident who filed complaint over wrongful detention
The Department of Justice said it began the deportation process for Eyidi Ambila after he challenged the constitutionality of his detention at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland last week.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Portland-to-Auburn railway trail project advances in Legislature
The bill appears on track to be approved, but funding for the 26-mile, multiuse trail is a potential obstacle.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan election draws 4 candidates for select board
A longtime board member and three newcomers to town politics are running for two seats on the Board of Selectmen.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Hallowell hires Phippsburg administrator as new city manager
Former city councilor and prominent Hallowell resident Maureen AuCoin was snubbed for the position, a move that councilors acknowledged was controversial.