William Bradford Huie’s newly released research notes show he suspected more than two men tortured and killed 14-year-old Emmett Till, but suggest that he left that out when it threatened his story.
August 2024
Portland box truck driver injured in I-95 crash near Pittsfield
The box truck, driven by Patricio Mabaza of Portland, was traveling north in the right lane near mile marker 148 and slowed to almost a stop, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Harris and Walz’s first major interview is tonight. Here’s how to watch.
The interview is scheduled to be broadcast at 9 p.m. Eastern time on CNN and affiliated platforms, according to the network.
Vance defends telling Harris to ‘go to hell’ for nonexistent cemetery criticism
The Republican vice-presidential candidate said an Arlington cemetery worker pushed aside by a Trump aide does not deserve an apology.
Mold, bugs found at Va. Boar’s Head facility tied to listeria outbreak
The Boar’s Head plant in southern Virginia at the epicenter of a deadly nationwide listeria outbreak was found with mold and insects, according to USDA reports.
With too many applications for housing, this Maine university moves some students to Best Western hotel
The University of Maine at Augusta’s enrollment has increased steadily over the years, and the incoming class has 300 students, or 17% more than last year’s entering class, according to officials.
ABBA asks Trump to stop using their songs, but his team says they have the OK
The Swedish group joins a long list of performers who’ve objected to Trump using their songs, including most recently Celine Dion and Beyoncé.
Portland man sentenced for conspiracy to cash stolen checks with stolen IDs
Paul Logugune was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and ordered to pay $32,564 in restitution.
Oceanographer who discovered the Titanic wreck to visit Bath maritime museum
Maine Maritime Museum will host a presentation by oceanographic researcher Dr. Robert Ballard, the man who first discovered the wreck of the infamous Titanic.
Bath Iron Works lays keel for future USS William Charette
The keel laying marks the beginning of construction of the USS William Charette, named for a Medal of Honor recipient.