Many had already left for home when the demonstration descended into violence as several hundred people started pelting police, smashing cars and setting garbage bins ablaze.
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Maine again surpasses record for COVID-19 hospitalizations
There were 287 patients hospitalized with the virus Sunday, including 80 in critical care and 30 on a ventilator.
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Memorial honoring Challenger crew moved to more public spot
A memorial in Montpelier honoring the crew aboard the Challenger space shuttle has been moved to a new location.
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Report: Maine Guard failed to address sex abuse in ranks
A newspaper reports that sexual assault cases have spiked in the Maine National Guard and that there has been a tepid response from leaders.
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Fundraiser established for family of Dixfield crash victim
Brian Carrol, 15, was killed in the Nov. 14 wreck in Phillips that also injured two others.
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Michelle Tranten to resign as principal at Mt. Abram High School, superintendent says
Tranten, principal of the school since 2015, had been the target of a “no confidence” vote reportedly signed by half of the student body earlier this month.
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Class C football: Winslow ready for powerful Cape Elizabeth squad in final
Black Raiders not sweating the underdog label as they prepared to face the Southern champion Capers.
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Wilton Select Board brainstorms on spending ARPA funds
The board suggested spending some of the $418,000 it will receive from ARPA on funding for broadband, pay raises/bonuses for front-line workers like police, firefighters and grocery-store workers, or funding for stay-at-home parents unable to work because they can’t afford childcare services.
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Farmington considers new payroll program
Town treasurer LucyAnn Cook said the program could save her about eight hours a week and the town $8,817 annually.
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Girls soccer wrap-up: Maranacook’s first state title led the headlines
Black Bears brought home Class C championship with emphatic victory over Bucksport.