Violent incidents in Bowdoin and Westbrook have been used by advocates on both sides of the gun control debate to argue that the current laws don’t work as intended.
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Westbrook man charged with killing couple in front of their young children enters insanity plea
Court records indicate Marcel LaGrange, 24, told detectives that he shot 2 people. He’s now facing several charges in the deaths of Brittney Cockrell, 37, and Michael Hayter, 41.
Man accused of killing Westbrook couple also shot at their son, indictment says
A Cumberland County grand jury indicted Marcel LaGrange Jr., 24, on six charges, including two counts of murder and one count of aggravated attempted murder.
Accused Westbrook shooter made online threats hours before double homicide
Just before a Westbrook couple was shot in front of their two children, the South Portland man charged with their murders became angry that a new friend cut him off and warned that he would kill people.
Manchester YMCA building sold to Woodfords Family Services
The Westbrook-based social service agency plans to expand its clinical, behavioral health and education services in central Maine through its new Manchester facility, once renovations, which could take more than a year, are completed.
Waterville Scouts tour historic sites in Massachusetts
Boy Scout Troop 436 of Waterville spent the weekend of April 14 at Nobscot Scout Reservation in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Early Saturday morning, they headed to Lexington to hike the 10-mile Sons of Liberty Trail to the North Bridge in Concord. “Along the way we visited many stops including the capture site of Paul Revere and […]
Waterville Scout troop starts 2023 with new charter organization
After 89 years of partnership with the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, Waterville Boy Scout Troop 436 began 2023 with a new chartered organization. “Fortunately, we didn’t have to hunt too long as we found the Waterville Masonic Lodge #33 as our new chartered organization,” Scout leader Bruce Rueger said, according to a news release […]
Maine cities, towns face historic tax increases as costs rise relentlessly
School budgets tip the scales for municipalities trying to balance fiscal responsibilities without burdening residents.
Augusta, Waterville among top communities in Maine for increasing home sale prices
The two cities were among the top 10 in Maine, and the two most northern communities, for largest increases in median sale prices for homes from 2021 to 2022.
Girls on the Run Maine seeks volunteer coaches
Those interested must register by Wednesday, Feb. 15 in order to volunteer for the spring season.