Dechaine was convicted in Knox County Superior Court in 1989 for the brutal murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry in Bowdoin.
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‘Food for Thought’ to host talk by tiny house builder
USM/LA Senior College plans to host a “Food for Thought” presentation via Zoom by Sam Smith at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, about his tiny house construction project. Smith is an occupational therapist who has his own business in Rockland. A graduate of Husson University, he studied psychology as an undergrad and got a master’s […]
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Mentoring program seeks adult volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine seeks adult volunteers to support its one-to-one mentoring programs throughout eastern, central and mid-coast Maine. The agency is recruiting Big Brothers and Big Sisters to serve as community-based mentors to children ages 5 to 14 in Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Penobscot, Somerset and Waldo counties. Community-based “Bigs” build healthy, trusting […]
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As Downeaster nears a milestone birthday, questions arise about its future
While politicians favor expanding the train service, COVID has changed riding habits, perhaps permanently. Expenses and emissions also warrant consideration.
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Heavy rainfall, powerful wind gusts clobber Maine coastal communities
The Halloween weekend storm dropped more than 6 inches of rain in some places, flooded roads and produced gusts up to 57 mph as thousands of customers lost electricity.
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United Midcoast Charities awards $11K for OUT Maine youth programs
The OUT Maine team has received a grant for $11,000 from United Midcoast Charities. This funding supports programs that provide connection, support and adult mentors for LGBTQ+ youth. Programming includes weekly virtual programs, regional overnights in Knox and Waldo, and the next Rainbow Ball weekend, scheduled for April 2022. The funding also supports collaborations with […]
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Kennebec Valley Community College offers certificate programs
Kennebec Valley Community College is providing an opportunity to earn a certificate in medical assisting, advanced medical emergency technician or health science at the Mid-Coast School of Technology in Rockland. The programs will be offered in a hybrid format, with some content offered online and some hands-on activities in person. The college also will offer […]
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Legal claim says former Rockland officer ‘manhandled’ 81-year-old woman during arrest
The woman is seeking $150,000 in damages from the city, its police department, and former officer Michael Rolerson.
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Rockland foundation offers $20,000 award to composers
It’s the third year the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation has offered the commission.
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Former Rockland police officers sentenced to jail for cruelty to animals
The two men acknowledged killing porcupines with their retractable batons several times while on duty.