Relatives of Ahmed Sharif, who was fatally shot at age 27, spoke in court Monday before Lorenze Labonte was sentenced.
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Westbrook Notes: Legion Post 62 to host Maine Military Museum director
Lee Humiston, director of the Maine Military Museum in South Portland, will be the featured speaker when the Stephen Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Post 62 is located at 17 Dunn St. in Westbrook. A dinner with chicken Parmesan and fixings, catered by Profenno’s, will […]
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Lewiston man pleads not guilty in death of 4-year-old son by self-inflicted gunshot
Robert McCoy pleaded not guilty Monday to manslaughter and child endangerment charges in the May 17 death of his 4-year-old stepson, Jasper Smith.
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Is there an ‘Independent Party’ in Maine? | Fact brief
Maine currently recognizes 5 political parties, while voters may also register as unaffiliated with any party.
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How Maine wildlife officials rescued a moose from a Washington County well
Using a sedative, straps and an excavator, rescuers were able to safely lift the 500-pound animal out of an abandoned, 8-foot-deep well in the small town of Pembroke.
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Electrify now, federal tax credits expiring soon | Our Sustainable City
Have you been thinking about upgrading your home heating systems, but are uncertain about the best time to do so? Don’t wait another day to pursue those upgrades and swap out fossil fuel appliances for cleaner alternatives that run on electricity. If so, the time is now and it is running out. All federal home […]
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Chellie Pingree says ICE blocking lawyers; calls for tour of southern Maine facility
The 1st District congresswoman said officials have been denied entry to U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement offices.
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Maine schools struggling to hire bus drivers
In Brunswick, a shortage of bus drivers has forced schools to merge routes and reschedule after-school activities.
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Leader of Gray’s Resiliency Committee outlines watershed management plan
The plan, developed in conjunction with multiple environmental groups, includes a focus on preventing waterways from being overrun by phosphorus runoff.
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Greely High School’s turf field opens for play
The Glenn A. Hutchins Field reopened this semester with turf, offering more playtime to students and costing Cumberland and North Yarmouth taxpayers $3 million.