Prosecutors say the Tennessee man, a former prison corrections officer, spent hours the day of the riot verbally and physically attacking police.
2023
There’s no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates, but Republicans are warning of them anyway
While some individual schools and colleges have implemented temporary mask requirements, federal and state leaders don’t appear to be considering widespread COVID-19 restrictions with the pandemic over.
Naples man who died on ATV trails remembered as avid rider, mentor to teens
A game warden found the body of Joseph ‘Joe’ Jimino, 40, along a trail in Otisfield on Tuesday morning. He had been missing for several days.
Swastika graffiti found at Freeport school playground
A woman said she was horrified after her young son found the swastika carved inside a slide at the Morse Street School.
Community forum on new school Sept. 20 in Cape Elizabeth
The Cape Elizabeth School Building Advisory Committee will hold a community meeting Monday, Sept. 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The committee will discuss the results of a recent survey of more than 1,600 residents, representing nearly 22% of the town’s adult population. The committee also has begun evaluating five design firm candidates […]
Federal judge blocks suspension of right to carry firearms in public ordered by New Mexico governor
The ruling Wednesday by U.S. District Judge David Urias marks a setback for Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham as she responds to several recent shootings that took the lives of children.
Robert S. Bennett, Washington lawyer at home in a crisis, dies at 84
For decades. Bennett was one of Washington’s most sought-after defense lawyers, known for steering companies, executives, and political figures of both parties through moments of legal peril.
Maine Medical Association says U.S. healthcare system needs an overhaul
The 4,000-member organization is the fifth state medical association to pass a resolution calling for universal health care insurance coverage.
Trucking for Kids Convoy event Sept. 17 in Scarborough
The Maine Professional Drivers Association will host the state’s 25th Trucking For Kids Convoy on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Hannaford corporate offices at 145 Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough. Proceeds raised from the event will go to Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD. Last year’s event raised over $40,000 for the two organizations. The convoy itself […]
MLB roundup: Scherzer out for rest of regular season
Max Scherzer has a strained shoulder muscle and likely won’t be able to return even if Texas makes the playoffs.