It will occupy the former home of the late freedom of speech defender and newspaper owner.

After Gov. LePage held up funding, the city will soon take over the property and open it to recreational uses.

Friends and relatives tell the gathering of more than 100 supporters that Eric Williams, 35, was ‘big-hearted’ and Bonnie Royer, 26, was a ‘fantastic’ mother.

Troy Chase, who was driving a truck towing a cattle trailer, and his passenger, Peter Poland, suffered minor injuries in a crash that left three people dead, authorities said.