ALFRED — An Acton woman charged with intentional and knowing murder in connection with the stabbing death of her former husband a year ago is asking the court to suppress evidence in the case. As well, Kandee Weyland, 46, through her attorney Molly Butler Bailey, is asking the court to allow her to have contact […]
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A look at Maine gubernatorial candidates
AUGUSTA – With nine months to go before Maine voters elect a new governor, the race to replace incumbent Paul LePage is already crowded with a diverse field of candidates. Twenty-four candidates have filed paperwork with the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to run for governor in 2018. Of those declared, 13 […]
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Dayton goes for the gold
DAYTON — It was cold Tuesday, but few kids from Dayton Consolidated School were complaining. Bundled up in snow pants, winter coats, mittens and hats, they were outside ready to go for the gold for the WinterKids Winter Games. WinterKids is a nonprofit organization that promotes winter activity for children. The organization has selected one school […]
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Renowned artist inspires through speed painting
BIDDEFORD —For acclaimed artist Rob Surette, the world is not only a canvas for his imagination, but his artwork is a tool to inspire, uplift and empower children to reach their potential in life. One of Disney’s 12 Top Tier Master Artists worldwide, Surette will be in Biddeford on Friday evening as part of Catholic […]
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Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center launches
BIDDEFORD — Tuesday marked another milestone in the long and storied history of Biddeford, with the official launching of the nonprofit Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center. Organizers say that the center will serve as a vital connector between all of the groups in the community. Its intention as a coalition is to become a place […]
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Workers warned ahead of testimony about prison in Maine
AUGUSTA (AP) — Workers testifying on behalf of a threatened minimum-security state prison have been warned that Maine Gov. Paul LePage is watching. A memo sent to staff at the Downeast Correctional Facility told them that they could not testify on the clock or in uniform. The director also told workers that the state corrections […]
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Atlantic Ocean coral protections up for key vote
PORTLAND (AP) — Federal fishing regulators are set to vote on a proposal that could protect nearly 90 percent of the coral habitat in a key commercial fishing area off New England. The New England Fishery Management Council was expected to vote on the proposal on Tuesday. The council approved protections in another key fishing […]
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Police arrest solar power supporters at CMP headquarters
AUGUSTA (AP) — Four protesters rallying in support of solar power have been arrested during a demonstration at the Central Maine Power headquarters. The Kennebec Journal reports members of a group called “Speak The Truth to CMP” and Quaker Meetings held a protest at the utility company’s headquarters in Augusta Monday afternoon. The four refused to leave […]
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Teacher accused of unlawful sexual contact with minor
HOULTON (AP) — Police have accused a longtime Maine teacher of unlawful sexual contact involving a minor. Houlton Police Chief Tim DeLuca said Monday officials started investigating 75-year-old James Rochford after they were contacted on social media by a potential victim. Rochford was arrested Thursday and charged with three counts of unlawful sexual contact, furnishing […]
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Front Street reopens in Augusta after heavy flooding
AUGUSTA (AP) — City officials in Augusta, Maine, have opened up a street after closing it for two weeks due to flooding from the Kennebec River. The Kennebec Journal reports the city reopened Front Street for the first time since closing it Jan. 13. Flooding in downtown Augusta and Hallowell was caused by thick ice jams on […]