Maine’s first mid-pandemic jury trial postponed because of possible COVID-19 exposure

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Published
September 15, 2020

Maine’s first mid-pandemic jury trial postponed because of possible COVID-19 exposure

The young child of a key witness developed a virus symptom, and the OUI case – the state's first jury trial since March – has been delayed until spring.
Published
September 3, 2020

Head-on collision in Vassalboro sends two drivers to hospital

Sheriff: Preliminary investigation shows 16-year-old boy might have fallen asleep at the wheel.
Published
September 1, 2020

Maeghan Maloney: Teens and young adults need to know the dangers of vaping

A lot of young people aren't aware that vape and e-cigarette products pose a serious threat to their health.
Published
August 5, 2020

Thousands lose power across central Maine after tropical storm blows through

Crews across central Maine were working to restore power Wednesday after high wind from Tropical Storm Isaias knocked down trees across the region when it blew through Tuesday night.
Published
August 2, 2020

Hot, dry conditions persist across Maine as summer reaches midway point

While the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias are expected to begin sweeping through New England on Tuesday night, the forecast for August continues to suggest conditions that are both hotter and drier than average.
Published
July 7, 2020

Lawsuit accuses jail guards of using racial slur, assaulting Black inmate

The plaintiff has sued the officer who allegedly pepper sprayed him in the face and pinned him against a table.
Published
June 24, 2020

Dry conditions shut down fire permits, drain wells across central Maine

With a moisture deficit that stretches back months, many of the state's rivers are also running low.
Published
June 16, 2020

Kennebec County Commissioners pass increased budget

To help municipalities with cash flow, commissioners voted to allow them to pay their county tax in two payments for this year only.
Published
June 11, 2020

Kennebec County Budget Committee endorses budget proposal

The proposed budget, with its largest requested increase in nearly two decades, includes additional funding for the jail normally sought from the state Legislature, and to hire three additional deputies.
Published
June 9, 2020

Kennebec County officials invite public to weigh in on budget

Winthrop resident Joe Pietroski questioned the need for increases in spending in the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office at a time when people are out of work and can't afford increasing taxes.