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Woman accused of Owls Head slaying admitted hitting elderly victim with tool, state police say

by STEPHEN BETTS March 7, 2019March 8, 2019

The affidavit detailing the events that led investigators to charge Sarah Richards with murder in the death of Helen Carver is unsealed in Knox County Superior Court.

Community

Sidney teen selected for international music project

March 7, 2019March 9, 2019

Messalonskee High School junior, Lydia Bradfield, 17, of Sidney, has been selected to participate in an international music project. The recording project, a song composed and produced by Maine singer and producer Kristyn Murphy, of Pittsfield, and composer Marianna Filippi, of Thomaston, will support the Riding Stars charity in England, UK. Last Fall, Murphy and […]

Local & State, Maine Crime

Woman charged with killing 83-year-old acquaintance in Owls Head

by Stephen Betts February 22, 2019February 23, 2019

The body of Helen Carver, which was covered in blood, was discovered Thursday afternoon, authorities say.

Maine Crime

Maine man accused of killing fellow prison inmate pleads not guilty

by stephen betts February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

Zachary Titus, 34, is charged with murder in the death of Dana Bartlett, 28, last year at the Bolduc Correctional Facility in Warren.

Business, Local & State, News

Yacht’s owner sues Thomaston boatyard, seeking $15 million in damages

by STEPHEN BETTS February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

The Vesper, a 95-foot sailboat, fell over while on land at Lyman Morse Boatbuilding and its owner alleges that the yard hadn’t properly supported the vessel.

Community

Beekeeper course to be offered Feb. 26-April 9

January 18, 2019January 22, 2019

This course is designed for first- and second-year beekeepers.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Maine man accused of stealing enough items to fill 2 U-Hauls

by MWC Bot January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Antiques, chain saws and toys are among the items police accuse the Thomaston man of stealing in dozens of burglaries.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Judge sets bail for Thomaston man facing 115 charges in burglary spree

by Stephen Betts January 4, 2019January 4, 2019

Joshua Vandine, 38, is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in antiques and other items, mostly from storage units, over the course of three years.