The White House confirmed that the 2014 Bowdoin College alum was freed. He had been sentenced to prison in Russia on spying charges that the U.S. said were not justified.
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Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
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Bowdoin community outraged at alum Evan Gershkovich’s conviction in Russian espionage case
Bowdoin College graduate and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted after a secret and swift trial in Russia where he was accused of gathering secret information for the U.S.
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Second part of Brunswick Landing development underway
The Atlantic Pointe development at 10 Townsend Lane is now starting the second phase of its project as it begins renting out available apartments.
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Grants aim to strengthen Lincoln, Sagadahoc County communities
More than $137,000 will support regional organizations and projects.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
‘The system’s messed up’: Family of Portland shooting victim frustrated with pace of justice after 2 years in court
Four men were charged in connection with the death of Darry Coffin, setting off a tangled web of criminal cases that has made closure elusive.
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CMP: Climate change is driving frequent storm damage
Severe weather and its impact on Maine infrastructure are prompting many to once again point the finger at one looming culprit: climate change.
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Brunswick man shot, Wiscasset man arrested as police investigate
Darren Mitchell of Brunswick was taken to Maine Medical Center after suffering a gunshot wound to the leg. He is in stable condition.
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A new Midcoast PFAS lab enters the fray
With PFAS regulations tightening, a new state-certified lab has entered the chat. The goal? To help fill gaps in local knowledge and halt “forever chemicals” in their tracks.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Hallowell man prepares to ride his 40th Trek Across Maine
Scott Cowger, a member of the organization’s Maine Leadership Board, has participated in the trek since 1985. The friendships he made and fun he had kept him coming back for years, he said.