Testimony, including in-depth discussion about how difficult it is to play the card game pinochle, wraps up in a new competency hearing for Eric Bard, a Sidney man convicted of raping a 4-year-old girl.
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Star the Dancing Horse visits Waterville
Star the Dancing Horse is the headliner for the Waterville Creates! Variety! show to be held Oct. 19 at the Waterville Opera House.
New headquarters in Manchester for the Maine Cabin Masters
As part of Manchester Community Days, the stars of the DIY Network show will host a yard sale to clear out items they acquired with the purchase of 915 Western Ave. to benefit a vocational program for adults with mental illness.
Two injured in crash on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
The crash occurred near the corner of Carver Street and Kennedy Memorial Drive when a sport utility vehicle and small sedan collided, sending the SUV on its roof and the sedan smashing into a sign.
Gas leak resolved at Maine State Police Crime Lab in Augusta
Department of Public Safety spokesperson Steve McCausland said a crime lab employee reported the smell of gas around 8:30 a.m.
Me Too founder Tarana Burke speaks at Women’s Summit on Economic Diversity
The theme of the conference, which takes place every other year, is taking action against sexual assault, harassment and exploitation.
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam targeting Social Security numbers
Lt. Chris Read said callers asked two county residents for the Social Security numbers and dates of birth in order to clear up a “drug incident” in Texas.
New York man again gets 30 years for felony murder of Augusta man
Aubrey N. Armstrong, whose conviction and sentencing on two charges involving the same crime was deemed unconstitutional, was resentenced on Wednesday.
Area residents call Waterville mayor out over Columbus proclamation
Mayor Nick Isgro read aloud a proclamation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, declaring Oct. 14 Columbus Day, which drew criticism from the public, including one woman who asked him to apologize.
Pittsfield committee aims to make theater independent of town
Plan includes filing for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and offering a slate of live events to raise money and create new relationship with schools and community.