Three of Maine’s 4 congressional delegation signed a letter to the Trump administration warning against starting a ‘tit-for-tat’ trade war with Canada that they say will drive up costs on heating fuel, gasoline, building supplies and more.
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Sidney woman says she killed her son, 14, on orders from God
Megan McDonald, 39, told police in December that God had chosen her for a murder-suicide and her son, Quincy, needed to be sacrificed, according to a police affidavit.
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Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County jail administrator resigns
Major Douglas Blauvelt of Farmington had been a corrections officer since 2003 and became jail administrator in 2009. Lt. John Donald will step up in the interim.
Posted inCommunity
Nonresident snowmobile weekend set for Maine March 7-9
Trails are expected to have increased traffic, especially in areas near Maine’s borders.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock murder suspect shot girlfriend’s son, police say
Daniel V. Markey, 59, of Norridgewock is charged with killing 39-year-old Christopher Nickerson.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Where to find ‘Antiques Roadshow’ when it makes its first Maine stop
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will host the Emmy-nominated series on June 18 for an all-day appraisal event. The event is free, but tickets are required.
Posted inCommunity
Wiscasset association continues craft workshops March 16, 30
The workshops will be held at Second Congregational Church in Newcastle.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Pittsfield man arrested after an attempted armed robbery Sunday
Thomas Allen, 18, of Pittsfield was arrested following the incident at a convenience store Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
See how much Maine imports from Canada, China and Mexico
Tariffs on Maine’s biggest trading partners are set to go into effect Tuesday.
Posted inCommunity
UMaine Farmington to continue Visiting Writers Series March 13
The event will feature lyric essayist noam keim.