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Belfast man told police he killed his wife in Readfield attack

by Keith Edwards May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Court documents unsealed this week say Samuel Whittemore, allegedly in the midst of a mental breakdown, used a fireplace poker to kill his wife and injure his mother.

Maine, News

Greene prepares to clean up George Stanley’s junkyard

by Mark LaFlamme May 8, 2025May 9, 2025

‘You can’t fight city hall,’ Stanley said Thursday, as the town began taking bids on clearing items from his packed property on Route 202.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Farmington man tried to kill woman who was ending their relationship, police say

by Donna M. Perry May 8, 2025May 9, 2025

James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine attorney general urges Supreme Court to deny Libby’s request in censure suit

by Randy Billings May 8, 2025May 22, 2025

Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, is asking the high court to restore her voting and speaking rights while her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Somerset County commissioners approve budget with no overall tax increase

by Jake Freudberg May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

County property taxpayers, overall, will contribute $44 less than last year, though the actual impact varies by municipality.

Maine, News

Podcast series on Lewiston mass shooting now available in American Sign Language

by Staff Report May 8, 2025May 9, 2025

The innovative videos are part of an effort by Maine Public, FRONTLINE and the Press Herald to make the award-winning investigative podcast on the Lewiston mass shooting accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Maine, News, Politics

Collins says Canadian students entering Maine face ‘excessive searches’

by Randy Billings May 8, 2025May 9, 2025

The Republican questioned top Trump administrations officials Thursday about tighter security at the northern border and called for a stronger federal response to illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Lawmakers want to combat illegal Chinese weed grows

by Dylan Tusinski May 8, 2025May 9, 2025

But industry advocates testify against 4 bills that would target illicit cannabis operations allegedly associated with Chinese organized crime that have obtained licenses to grow and sell in Maine’s medical market amid a recent law enforcement crackdown.