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Judge considering bail for Maine man accused of murder in 1987 cold case

by Morgan Womack May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Stephen Bouchard, 63, is charged with killing his girlfriend, Alice Hawkes, in 1987; he has pleaded not guilty to murder. Investigators revealed new information about the case during a court hearing Thursday.

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Maine game warden killed in plane crash honored: ‘Josh will never be forgotten’

by Matthew Jaroncyk May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Law enforcement members across Maine paid their respects to Joshua Tibbetts in Bangor on Thursday.

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Clinton man arrested in connection with fatal shooting

by Staff Report May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

The arrest came nearly a year after the family of William ‘Bill’ Parent reported him missing.

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Maine game warden pilot who died in crash remembered at celebration of life | Photos

by Rich Abrahamson May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Photographer Rich Abrahamson captured images from the service for Joshua Tibbetts.

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Waterville teens are asking for dark skies. The city is listening.

by Abigail Pritchard May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

The city’s youth council is proposing action to lessen the impact of light pollution in the city.

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Hundreds pay respects to Maine pioneer Gerald Talbot in Portland

by Andrew Rice May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Gov. Janet Mills was among the dignitaries speaking at the memorial service honoring the state’s first Black legislator on Thursday, when many said his legacy of standing up for justice will be carried on.

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Former Anson tax collector still owes town $475K in restitution, prosecutors say

by Jake Freudberg May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

A hearing is scheduled for June 2 on a request to enforce the payment of restitution owed by Claudia Viles.

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Searsmont and Robbins Lumber have been entwined for decades. Will tragedy bring them closer?

by Dylan Tusinski May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

Nearly everyone in this small town knows someone who works at the sawmill. A deadly explosion there last week has emboldened the sense of community in an already tight-knit town.