Frank and Jennifer Horton came home just before 7 p.m. and discovered their farmhouse and attached barn were on fire.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Intellectually disabled students call on Legislature to create more inclusive college opportunities
A bill proposed by Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, would create 5 higher education programs for students with developmental disabilities.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills, members of Congress warn Trump that tariffs would raise prices for Mainers
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
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.
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.