Nicholas Lovejoy, 28, is charged with murdering his girlfriend and mother of their children, Melissa Sousa, on Oct. 22 in Waterville.
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Johnny’s Selected Seeds buys part of Winslow building from town for $1.65M
The seed company has occupied the building since 2002, according to Town Manager Michael Heavener. Winslow is hoping to sell the other part of the building to current occupant Orion Ropeworks in the next year.
Augusta police officer on leave after shooting
Officer Sabastian Guptill is on leave after an armed altercation Sunday morning during which he shot an Augusta man wanted by police in Fairfield.
Waterville hospital failed to protect patient from abuse, federal agency finds
A male sonographer sexually touched a 76-year-old woman during an unnecessary ultrasound at Northern Light Inland Hospital in April, according to a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services report.
Augusta forum spotlights concerns with imprisoning youth, discusses juvenile justice reform
A 32-member task force is soliciting feedback in its effort to recommend changes, which could include shutting down state’s only youth prison, to how Maine treats youthful offenders.
Colby’s Dare Northward Campaign hits $500 million mark
Contributions have come from more than 20,000 donors and have already had a tremendous impact on students, faculty, staff and community members, according to the college.
Anson stabbing victim leaves hospital against medical advice
James Andrew Tucci, 34, of Anson, was in the intensive care unit at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor since being taken there after he was stabbed late Saturday.
Smithfield man found dead near partially submerged car in East Pond
The death of Matthew Pratt, 88, of Cardinal Lane, is being considered by the state Medical Examiner’s Office as an unattended death.
Some Richmond residents want out of area school district
A petition, bearing the signatures of more than 164 Richmond residents, is asking the Board of Selectmen to initiate the process to withdraw from Regional School Unit 2.
Carrabec High School teacher speaks out against suspension, threatens lawsuits
Rumors and misinformation have fueled the volatile situation after a teacher was suspended as part of an investigation conducted by RSU 74 administration.