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Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Former Athens fire chief, school board member seeks new sentence for sex assault

by Jake Freudberg October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Sean Boyd, who is serving a 20-year sentence, claims his attorney, Drew Ketterer, was ineffective in representing him.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Madison man to serve 2 years in prison for stabbing landlord

by Jake Freudberg October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

A jury found Daniel Nordin, 60, guilty of aggravated assault after a trial in September.

Local & State, News

Skowhegan finance director steps down; officials won’t say why

by Jake Freudberg October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

The circumstances that led to Trisha Austin’s resignation are to remain confidential, per a separation agreement.

Elections, Local & State, News

Somerset County voters to again consider appointing register of deeds

by Jake Freudberg September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

November’s referendum will be the third time in as many years that county officials will ask voters to change the position from elected to appointed.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Clinton man found guilty of sexually assaulting child at his home faces more charges

by Keith Edwards September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Christopher Connors faces allegations he assaulted a second boy in Clinton.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Augusta man arrested in Pittston in connection with explosives investigation

by Jake Freudberg September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

The arrest and subsequent search drew a significant police presence and put the Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School into lockdown, authorities said.

Business, Local & State, News

Skowhegan officials drag feet on River Park agreement

by Jake Freudberg September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Meanwhile, project organizers said the planned sale and removal of four Kennebec River dams announced Tuesday is not expected to have any impact on the whitewater park.