A Kennebec County Superior Court jury deadlocked in November in the trial of Kenneth Hatch, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy accused of sexually assaulting three girls.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Trail of calls, texts leads to Winslow couple’s arrest in missing pit bull case
Danielle Jones and Brandon Ross were charged Wednesday with not complying with a dangerous dog court order after police filed paperwork alleging that the couple arranged to have the dogs stashed away — possibly in New Jersey.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Boys Basketball: Windham battles mid-game, but can't overcome Portland
WINDHAM—The Eagles were in it, man. They were in it. Except for a lackluster start on Wednesday evening, Dec. 13, Windham played visiting Portland hard, and reasonably close. Nick Curtis, with 16 total, led them in chewing through the better part of an early deficit, and though their efforts ultimately availed them naught, no doubt […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough oyster farm comments due in 1 month
SCARBOROUGH — Two shellfish harvesters now await the state’s decision after submitting lease applications for experimental farms to grow American oysters in the Nonesuch and Spurwink rivers. Matt Hassler and Robert Willette submitted applications to the state in November. Hassler said it could be a few weeks to a few months before they know whether the lease […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican tax bill passes Congress as Trump prepares to sign it into law
The plan will cut taxes in 2018 for the vast majority of households, with by far the largest benefits going to the wealthy.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Boys Basketball: Portland builds early lead at Windham, powers to victory
WINDHAM—Except for a lackluster start on Wednesday evening, Dec. 13, Windham played visiting Portland hard, and reasonably close. Nick Curtis, with 16 total, led them in chewing through the better part of an early deficit. Still, the Bulldogs, Terion Moss in front with 27, ultimately secured a decisive W, 61-44. “The first seven minutes – […]
Posted inMaine, News
Falmouth panel continues work on Route 100 revamp
The $10.5 million infrastructure project’s plans are about two-thirds finished.
Posted inMaine, News
Center for deaf Mainers seeking tenants in effort to shore up buildings
Unoccupied buildings on Mackworth Island are rapidly falling apart.
Posted inMaine, News
Freeport bridge project might include bike, pedestrian lane
The work is scheduled for next spring.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell cuts $125K from cost of Mitchell Field pier demolition
HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a change in the Mitchell Field demolition project that reduces the $3.2 million contract by $125,000. The board voted at a special meeting Monday, Dec. 18, where Barney Baker of Baker Design Consultants explained the revision. Demolition began Dec. 7 with a ceremonial “pierbreaking,” following several years of discussion about […]