Vernelle Jackson is expected to plead guilty to abuse of a corpse and financial crimes tied to the 2019 discovery of human remains on her property.
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Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.
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New Balance Foundation donates more than $1.4 million to Maine nonprofits
Local grant recipients say the funds are particularly critical now because of federal cuts to Maine programs.
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Don and Judy Mayberry present ‘Songs to Sing and Tales to Tell’ at Norway library
NORWAY — Please join Don and Judy Mayberry, Rusty Wiltjer, and Jeanine Loubier for a concert, “Songs to Sing and Tales to Tell,” on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 7-8 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway. They will perform old and new folk songs as well as original music. The Mayberrys’ musical careers […]
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Golf tournament to benefit Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
NORWAY — The Norway Country Club Ladies Golf Association is happy to announce the planning of its 12th annual Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament for Thursday, Aug. 14, at NCC. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit, located at 59 Winter St. in Norway, […]
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Airbnb owner on Crooked River in Norway cited for half-dozen violations
A letter dated May 9 was sent to Jonathan Shilalis listing six violations at 33 Old Pulp Mill Road and included an order for corrective action.
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Norway mom sues town, school resource officer over 10-year-old child’s arrest
Alicia McKenney alleges officer Holli Pullen illegally arrested her 10-year-old child at Guy E. Rowe Elementary School in December 2023.
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Neighbors clash over Airbnb on Crooked River in Norway
John Morrison claims the rental property owned by Jon Shilalis puts the river’s health at risk. Shilalis says that nothing was done without a permit.
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Homeless man charged in theft of police vehicles and shootout in Paris
Gary Porter faces six felonies in connection with the May chase in Paris.
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Paris man charged after officials say he assaulted an Oxford police officer in Norway
Oxford police reserve officer Joseph Correia was in surgery Tuesday night after he was hit by a car on Crockett Ridge Road in Norway, according to Maine State Police.