Shawna Gatto waives her right to a jury trial, a choice that some defendants make in highly publicized and emotional cases.
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Wiscasset woman accused of killing girl seeks to have statements to police thrown out
Shawna Gatto argues that she was not properly informed of her Miranda rights before talking about how the 4-year-old died.
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Lobster Festival organizers say dethroned Sea Goddess went overboard on social media
The event’s board says it will make major changes to the application guidelines and vetting process, after the ouster led to international publicity and cast a shadow over the festival in Rockland.
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Pakistani-American boy not allowed to board bus in Rockland without an ID
Concord Coach Lines says drivers ask passengers for identification ‘as collateral’ in places where they cannot have their tickets printed.
Posted inArt, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Wyeth painting of famed Olson House up for auction this weekend
The rarely displayed painting, to be sold by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, has an estimated value of $75,000 to $125,000.
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Quick action saves life of Rockland lobsterman
A wave from a passing boat knocked Gary Kenney into the water, he says.
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Rockland council votes to limit the number of large cruise ships in the harbor
The vote splits 3-2, reflecting the division of opinions apparent during 2 hours of public comment on the move.
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Rockland pier to get $830,000 upgrade
A federal grant will fund a renovation to help the pier prepare for its future.
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Evergreen Behavioral Services, MaineGeneral Medical Center birth facility win professional awards.
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Tenants Harbor man accuses fellow lobsterman of sinking his boat, files suit
The lawsuit filed by Joshua Hupper against Alan Norwood accuses Norwood of conspiring with 2 others to sink Hupper’s boat in 2016.