Men and women called Tuesday by Justice Robert Mullen told him that medical, transportation-related issues and other problems prevented them from reporting for jury duty.
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Juror no-show problem targeted by fed-up judge in central Maine
Superior Court Justice Robert Mullen says the prevalence of people not showing up for jury duty is endangering the ability of trials to be held, so he’s calling a recent dozen people to task and threatening a penalty.
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Red Sox Foundation presented Red Sox Service Scholarships
Carey Lee, Mackenzie Veuilleux and Destiny Anair recognized at Fenway Park.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Skowhegan mother charged with misusing 911, violating release
Stephanie Freeman, 29, has been arrested or summoned 16 times in the last two years, including charges related to being discovered intoxicated with a 2-year-old child.
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Skowhegan workers unearth wooden pre-Civil War water main
The North Avenue find, discovered amid excavation for the town’s sewer separation project, probably dates to about the 1850s, officials said.
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Skowhegan man charged with assaulting police officer says he was having seizure
Noah Goodridge, 20, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the assault charge, saying he suffered an epileptic seizure June 12 when Officer Ryan Blakeney confronted and arrested him.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Skowhegan downtown charter school pays off town loans, applies for another
Travis Works, executive director of the Cornville Regional Charter School, said the town’s revolving loan for $100,000 has been paid in full, just in time for him to apply for another $100,000 from the revolving loan fund.
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Fallen power lines snarl downtown Skowhegan traffic
Wires came down in two locations within 24 minutes of one another Tuesday in Skowhegan, backing up traffic in the afternoon.
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Preserve tomatoes focus of Aug. 28 workshop
Class participants will meet Aug. 28 in Skowhegan.
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Demolition derby proves to be key Skowhegan State Fair attraction
Thousands of fans show up to see the smoke and sparks and hear the cruch of metal against metal.