The pair led activities Feb. 15 at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s Winter Extravaganza at Range Pond State Park in Poland.
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High court upholds conviction of man who killed girlfriend at Acadia National Park
Raymond Lester has lost appeals on his murder conviction and 48-year prison sentence in the 2022 death of Nicole Mokeme.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Prosecutors say it’s not just public defense agencies that are struggling to hire over low pay
A bill proposed by Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, would seek to ensure parity with public defenders because some say prosecutors are struggling to recruit and retain attorneys.
Posted inMaine, News
Social media turns Gov. Mills’ clash with President Trump into a viral moment
Mills’ heated exchange with President Trump over Maine’s transgender sports policy went viral for her ‘See you in court’ response.
Posted inMaine
Portland establishes ethics commission more than 2 years after voters approved it
The council considered 13 amendments to the order establishing the commission, which will hold elected and appointed city leaders to an ethical standard.
Posted inMaine, News
Are taller seawalls the answer to rising seas and storm surge?
A bill would allow coastal seawalls to be raised by 2 feet to protect coastal homes, property and roads, but opponents claim higher walls would flood neighboring properties and result in sandy beach loss.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
The boys hockey playoffs are here. Who are the contenders?
Falmouth (Class A), Cheverus/Yarmouth (Class B South) and John Bapst (Class B North) are the top seeds entering the playoffs.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Maine men’s hockey drops a spot in national ranking
The Black Bears can solidify their No. 2 spot in Hockey East by sweeping Vermont this weekend.
Posted inSports
Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball entering ACC homestretch
The Newport native and the Blue Devils have four regular season games left, including two this week against Miami and Florida State.
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Frog & Turtle in Westbrook to close in March
The owners say they won’t be able to absorb the cost of a city-mandated sprinkler system their adjacent property needs.