The state’s educators have won a pay raise but haven’t yet secured additional school aid.
May 2018
Softball: Scarborough blanks Noble in clash of unbeatens
The Red Storm stretch their regular-season winning streak to 79 games with a 6-0 victory.
Lawmakers adjourn session, leaving stack of legislative work undone
A dispute between House Republicans and other lawmakers over funding for Medicaid expansion and other issues leaves a raft of bills in limbo, including key funding measures.
Wednesday’s college roundup: UMaine blasts UMass in baseball, 24-5
The Black Bears smack eight home runs, three by Christopher Bec, in routing the Minutemen.
Cpl. Eugene Cole’s viewing, funeral
Skowhegan road closures for Cpl. Eugene Cole’s funeral: North Avenue will be closed 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday from the intersection of East Street through the intersection of East Dyer Street. Residents of that area will be able to get to and from their homes. Law enforcement will be parking at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds. […]
Girlfriend of suspect in deputy’s slaying indicted on drug charges
Kristina A. Pomerleau faces up to 5 years in prison on each of the 2 counts against her.
Final tally on Waterville mayor recall petitions expected Thursday
In order to trigger a recall election for Mayor Nick Isgro, petitioners needed to gather 857 verified signatures from registered voters in Waterville.
First death reported from tainted lettuce
An unidentified person in California is the first fatality of a contagion that has sickened 121 people in 25 states.
Wildfire burns 60 acres along Kennebunk-Sanford line
Firefighters from 13 communities responded and were expected to remain on the scene through Thursday morning.
Local roundup: Winthrop baseball doubles up Bridgeway
Mt. Abram, Monmouth split baseball and softball meetings.