She successfully fought a dam project, but made powerful enemies along the way and was shot to death Thursday.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Augusta man hospitalized, woman charged in stabbing
Tracy L. Fleischer, 34, is being held without bail on a charge of elevated aggravated assault.
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Posted inSports
Busch brothers are a solid bet in Las Vegas
Kyle and Kurt Busch grew up in the area, and ‘like the love’ they get from fans at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Posted inSports
McIlroy takes 3-shot lead to final round of Cadillac Championship
Rory McIlroy shoots a 4-under 68 in the third round of the first World Golf Championships event of the season.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Saturday’s Maine College Roundup: Bates men’s lacrosse wins in OT to remain unbeaten
Allard’s goal lifts the Bobcats past Wesleyan.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Major League Notebook: Ellsbury, Yankees beat Red Sox
The New York outfielder triples in his first action of the spring.
Posted inNation & World
For overweight Navy sailors, another chance to be shipshape
The service branch says it’s not lowering its standards, just adjusting to a new reality of increased body fat.
Posted inNation & World
Poll finds U.S. lacks confidence in tap water
More than half of Americans believe lead-contaminated water in Flint, Mich., is a sign of widespread problems in the United States.
Posted inNation & World
Taliban says leaders won’t join in peace talks
The meeting between Afghan officials and Taliban leaders was scheduled to take place in Pakistan in early March.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Yarmouth's state title dream ends with double OT loss to Waterville
Yarmouth senior captains Patrick Grant, left, Walter Conrad and Noah Grondin receive the runner-up plaque and salute the fans following the Clippers’ agonizing 3-2 double overtime loss to Waterville in Saturday’s Class B state final. Chris Lambert photos. More photos below. LEWISTON—The echoes have been awakened, the glory has been restored and the pride can’t […]