Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Luke Gross was investigating a crash when he was struck and killed by a vehicle in Trenton on Sept. 23, 2021, and he is now among the names on the memorial.
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Canaan man charged after displaying weapon at another driver, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says
Garret Cote was charged Sunday after a Somerset County sheriff’s official said he aimed the weapon at another driver who had honked at Cote for driving erratically.
Gardiner Main Street announces citywide grant program to aid local businesses
The Catalyst Grant Program offers established small businesses in Gardiner the chance to apply for up to $2,500 to meet a variety of critical business needs and is now accepting applications.
Norridgewock doctor who has treated thousands over decades to hang up stethoscope
Dr. Ken Baker to close his family medicine practice after more than 40 years, also prompting his longtime office manager, Ginny Sirois, to retire.
Man who fled child rape trial in Massachusetts arrested in Farmingdale
Police: Stephen Corbin Jr., 38, of Methuen, Massachusetts, cut off a GPS monitoring bracelet and headed to Maine.
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall renovations need more support amid rising inflation, officials say
Hit hard by increasing prices, Johnson Hall officials are asking city officials to double their $150,000 donation to the project to renovate the state’s oldest opera house.
Waterville City Council to reconsider Highwood Street housing request
City councilors are scheduled to hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday to reconsider a vote to rezone 8 Highwood St. so the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter can develop it into housing for seniors, disabled adults with families and emergency units for the homeless.
Walking tour in Hallowell one of 20 organized ‘Jane’s Walks’ across Maine
“Hoofing the Hook” walking, talking tour features glimpse into Hallowell’s history.
Maine farmers contending with contamination receive a lifeline
A fund established by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and the Maine Farmland Trust has so far raised more than $500,000 to provide financial support to farmers with land where PFAS contamination has been found.
Fairfield and Unity residents express concerns over scope of ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at town halls with Erin Brockovich
At two weekend town halls to discuss ‘forever chemical’ contamination with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Fairfield and Unity residents expressed concerns about the scope of the contamination — if they should be worried about their kids, their food and their health.