The Superior Courthouse is to be replaced with a three-story, 30,000-square-foot addition to the District Courthouse across the street, which the Maine Judicial Branch says is necessary to upgrade the facility built in 1873 and increase efficiency.
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30 pounds of fentanyl pills delivered by mistake to house in Winslow
Police are investigating the shipment of the potent synthetic opioid, which has a street value of up to $2 million.
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Unity man held on bail after arrest for allegedly shooting at forest ranger
Sharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon as a result of the incident, which drew a heavy response from law enforcement Monday afternoon.
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About 200 attend vigil at Colby College for those killed in Gaza
Those who spoke during the gathering, organized by the campus groups Colby Action for Palestine and South Asian Society, described the conflict as genocide against the Palestinian people and mourned those who have been killed.
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Unity man charged after gunshots fired at forest ranger investigating illegal tree cutting, police say
Sharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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In wake of Maine crashes, officials preach safety when cars and horse-drawn buggies share the road
As Amish people have settled in Maine communities, buggies have become a more common sight and experts say motorists have had to adjust.
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Former Liberty man sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting stepdaughter
Wade Drew Brayman, 65, was sentenced after an unusual series of hearings that lasted more than 17 hours over three days at the Waldo Judicial Center in Belfast.
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Man listed in serious condition after being hit by vehicle while crossing street in Augusta
Augusta police said the 19-year-old man, who was hit while crossing Water Street, near Laurel Street, was being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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Pro-Palestine group demands Colby College cut ties with Israel
Colby officials responded to the initial email, sent by a group that calls itself “Colby Action for Palestine.”
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A busy spring of improvements is planned for Skowhegan area’s Lake George Regional Park
Plans for the park on the Skowhegan-Canaan line include building a road with parking on the west side of the park, turning a former social hall into an event venue and outdoor recreation base camp and renovating five aging cabins on the lake.