Austin J. Doucette, 24, is accused of shooting Makayla Rose DeSantis, 23, twice in the chest March 8 at the condo they shared in Carrabassett Valley.
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Rep. Pingree, Ms. Rachel join calls for Portland teen to be released from ICE custody
Olivia Mabiala Andre, 19, is being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, even after her mother and 2 siblings were released in March and returned to Maine.
Lawsuit challenging fishing regulations will go to Maine’s highest court
The state designates roughly 225 of its 6,000 inland waters for fly-fishing only, according to court documents.
Proposed Gardiner city budget up 4%
The spending plan would add a police officer position, but not 2 requested firefighter/paramedics.
These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.
Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.
Police pull the plug on mobile billboard targeting Janet Mills on data centers
Hallowell Police cited the driver for speeding and for having an illuminated advertisement on a vehicle, which is against the law and subject to a fine.
UMF names 2026 commencement speaker
Dr. Dora Anne Mills, who served as Maine’s state health officer and director of the Maine Center for Disease Control for 15 years, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Former Inland Hospital in Waterville to become mixed-use site, developer says
The property, on the market for $2.7 million, was bought Thursday.
Jared Golden casts key vote with Republicans to defeat Iran war resolution
Golden, the moderate from Maine’s 2nd District, was the lone House Democrat to vote with Republicans, who narrowly defeated the latest effort to put checks on President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran.
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to double emergency room capacity
Hospital officials said patient volume has increased significantly, driving phased renovations to expand capacity and improve access.