A preliminary investigation indicates that Dalton Cross, 29, of South Thomaston, died after the Toyota Matrix he was driving went off the road and struck a tree.
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Maine fisherman nets 5-foot-long military rocket
The Maine State Police bomb squad was called in to defuse the bomb.
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Republican candidate for Maine House blames ‘liberal teachers’ for Texas school shooting
Referencing a debunked rumor that the shooter was transgender, Heather Ann Sprague of Cushing says ‘Its obvious he was brainwashed in school by liberal teachers to think he shouldn’t be a male.’
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State Police: Car traveling too fast in icy conditions in Sandy River Plantation fatal crash
Thomas Deckard-Madore, 17, of Strong and Michaela Morgan, 15, of Phillips, who were not wearing seat belts, died in the head-on collision on Route 4.
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The humble Farmer: Buying wood? Bring your own yardstick and keep a sharp eye out
Most wood dealers are as honest as most lawyers – but others will try to sell you ‘Cushing oak.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Veterans express ‘Creative Courage’ at St. George grange
A pop-up show at Wiley’s Corner will include the work of Maine veterans and regional artists.
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Cushing fishing boat captain gets 4 years for causing deaths of 2 crewmen
Christopher A. Hutchinson, 30, was convicted of seaman’s manslaughter in the 2014 deaths for taking his vessel out after drinking and taking drugs. His boat capsized in a storm.
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In plea deal, Cushing boat captain agrees to 4-year prison term for deaths of 2 crew members
Christopher A. Hutchinson admits guilt as part of the agreement, which needs approval from a judge, as one victim’s stepmother says the sentence isn’t long enough.
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Wyeth painting of famed Olson House up for auction this weekend
The rarely displayed painting, to be sold by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, has an estimated value of $75,000 to $125,000.
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Suspects identified in gunshots fired at homes in midcoast, police say
Shots were fired at homes in Friendship, Cushing and Waldoboro during the early hours of March 15.