The prosecution will seek a life sentence for Richard Murray-Burns, 31, when the sentencing hearing is held in November.
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COVID vaccine clinic on tap alongside Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival next week
The announcement of the new pop-up clinic by Skowhegan’s hospital comes as the state sees a surge in cases of COVID-19 as the more contagious delta variant of the virus continues to spread.
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Hartland man expected to plead guilty to aggravated attempted murder
Richard Murray-Burns, 31, is charged with shooting at police in December 2019, including Officer Timothy Hinton of the Waterville Police Department. Hinton was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Central Maine native has rain delays covered for the Red Sox with an L.L. Bean-inspired design
Emma Robertson, originally from South China and an L.L. Bean designer, created the layout for the tarp that’s been used at Fenway Park’s rain-delayed baseball games for the past two seasons.
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Madison man who died after car went into river remembered for his commitment to community
Gary Ward, 86, died Thursday after his SUV went into the Kennebec River in Anson.
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Truck driver arrested following crash that closed Interstate 95 in Augusta
The driver of a tractor-trailer that rolled over on Interstate 95, shortly before 8 a.m. Friday in Augusta, has been charged with operating under the influence of drugs and drug possession.
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Madison man, 86, dies after SUV backs into Kennebec River in Anson, police say
Gary Ward died at the scene, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Parents will decide whether children go masked at Madison schools, officials say
The superintendent said that following guidance from the CDC, the recommendation has been made to mask up in schools, but administrators have opted to “take the politics out of it by giving the parents the option.”
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Waterville mayor says he will continue in office despite health problems
Jay Coelho, 43, says he is feeling better and has been back home doing cardiac rehabilitation following his hospitalization last month to treat an acute heart condition.
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Waterville Opera House promotes its interim director to permanent position
Michelle Sweet had been serving as the opera house’s interim executive director since Tamsen Brooke Warner left the post about three months ago.