Charles Manning, who in 2017 reportedly dumped a cup containing about 100 bedbugs at Augusta City Center, has declined a plea deal and will go to court later this month on charges of assault and obstructing governmental administration connected to that incident.
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Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Brunswick fires football coach, cancels rest of season in wake of hazing investigation
The school department’s investigation was launched after officials were told that a player was held down and a sex toy was put into his mouth during a team retreat in August.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
ALDS: Rays bring strong team concept to postseason, once again
The Red Sox will have their hands full with Tampa Bay, which has been the best team in the American League the past two seasons.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Southern: Golf state match ushers in championship season
First titles will be handed out this weekend.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
U.N. agency endorses world’s first malaria vaccine as ‘historic moment’
Scientists say it could have a major impact against the disease in Africa, home to most of the world’s more than 200 million cases and 400,000 deaths per year.
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland council candidate debate slated for Oct. 21
The South Portland Land Trust will give City Council candidates an opportunity to present their views on a wide range of environmental issues, including those related to the use of open space in the city, when it hosts a debate from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21. The debate will be held virtually and broadcast live on […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
New connector roads recommended for North Windham
A town-MaineDOT study also preliminarily recommends limiting left turns off Route 302 and adding sidewalks.
Posted inNation & World
White House proposes reversing Trump rule, restoring key parts of landmark environmental law
The move to change how the government reviews pipelines, highways and other projects under the National Environmental Policy Act would reverse a significant rollback by the Trump administration.
Posted inMaine
Two injured hikers airlifted from Mount Katahdin
The hikers from Maine and Georgia were several miles apart on the mountain when they were injured Tuesday afternoon.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham council rejects resolution opposing state vax mandate
A resolution would have put the town on record as saying the state has “gone too far” in requiring health care workers and emergency personnel be vaccinated or risk losing their jobs.