The disgraced gubernatorial candidate and sex offender was arrested last week for failing to sign a probation treatment plan document — his 6th alleged probation violation.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
2 Maine legislative races proceed to ranked-choice runoffs, 3 to be recounted
The secretary of state announced Tuesday that the additional races will be included in the dayslong process to determine the final outcomes in Maine’s primary races.
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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Want to camp for free? Become a volunteer host at a Maine state park
‘It’s a win-win,’ says the lead ranger at Sebago Lake State Park.
Posted inCommunity, News, Outdoors
Trail access in Franklin County preserving community connections
A High Peaks Alliance op-ed says ‘kinship we feel on trails is real.’
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Farmington, Wilton dig into summer reading
Farmington and Wilton libraries are launching dinosaur-themed summer reading programs with prizes, activities and reading challenges for children.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
What’s the state of drought across Maine?
Drought conditions have improved this spring thanks to some much-needed rain, but this summer may prove pivotal.
Posted inMaine, News
Climate and Wabanaki signs to return to Acadia
A federal judge gave the Trump administration until July 3 to return signs it had removed from national parks and monuments, including climate change and Wabanaki displays at Acadia National Park.
Posted inMaine, News
A month after explosion, a firefighter’s community welcomes him home
Jacob Spaulding’s release from the hospital comes 1 day after Searsmont Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury died in the hospital.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Maine’s Congolese community revels in African country’s World Cup berth
The state is home to a large Congolese diaspora, one that’s excited to see the Democratic Republic of the Congo play in its first World Cup game in 52 years Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Community
Sidney voters petition to pause Amazon warehouse plan after Waterville approval
The proposed distribution center straddles the line between Waterville and Sidney.