Donna Noyes, founder and owner of R-N-D Kennels, describes herself as a lifelong animal lover and has not responded to requests for comment on the action by state animal welfare agents.
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Officials now estimate 100 animals were seized from undisclosed Solon property
Jim Britt, director of communications for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, has declined to release any details on the case pending its investigation.
Alleged Palmyra child sex offender who fled state indicted by grand jury
David T. Freeman, 59, of Palmyra, is charged with three counts of gross sexual assault and three counts of unlawful sexual contact involving a minor under the age of 12.
Somerset County residents ask commissioners to vote again on CMP corridor support
The chair of the Somerset County commissioners and Commissioner Lloyd Trafton deny a conflict of interest and take no action on residents’ request for a new vote.
Somerset commissioner resigns from nonprofit board after conflict of interest accusation
The county administrator said Friday that Lloyd Trafton has submitted his resignation to the board of Western Mountains and Rivers after complaints of a conflict of interest.
Somerset sheriff names new chief deputy
Skowhegan native Michael O. Mitchell, of Embden, replaces James Ross, who retired in April.
Activists gather at State House to oppose CMP power line
The Maine House of Representatives debated a bill that would have authorized the study of how much green house gas emissions would be reduced as a result of the project.
Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate
A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they’re good stewards of the money.
Selecting objective jury in deputy Eugene Cole’s fatal shooting will present a challenge
A defense attorney for John Williams said he will ask the jury to consider a lesser charge of manslaughter as an alternative to murder in the April 2018 killing of Cpl. Eugene Cole in Norridgewock.
Ginny’s Natural Corner, Somerset County’s only health food store, moves to new digs
Virginia Jewell has moved her Ginny’s Natural Corner from the downtown campus of the charter school in Skowhegan to off North Avenue.