Local & State
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Wells mascot committee may have violated open meetings law with secret vote
The group that's examining what to do about the Native American imagery associated with the high school mascot made its recommendation to the school committee via secret ballot.
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Threatening message leads Oak Hill High School in Wales to cancel classes
The threat, found written on a bathroom stall, triggered a campus-wide evacuation and the decision to cancel classes Thursday.
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Firefighters rescue boy stranded on island in Androscoggin River
The 13-year-old walked to Mustard Island at low tide on Monday night, officials said.
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Parents of boys who fell into Androscoggin River thank community for support
Valerio McFarland, 5, drowned and his 10-year-old brother, Maxim, was rescued after the two fell into the river in April.
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Jail inmate injures 4 corrections officers in separate incidents
Seth Matthews is transferred to a mental health unit at the Maine State Prison, and an Androscoggin County Jail official says the facility is not equipped to deal with inmates who have mental health issues or violent tendencies.
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Bus driver accused of raping special-needs woman
Van Stevens allegedly assaulted the woman after he dropped off his other passengers.
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Bangor doctor testifies at Senate hearing on opioid epidemic’s impact on the elderly
Many with chronic pain have been on prescription painkillers at relatively high doses, putting them at risk of health problems and making them vulnerable to exploitation, says Dr. Charles Pattavina of St. Joseph Hospital.
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Judge will rule next week on Maine Republicans’ challenge to ranked-choice voting
If the party prevails, its members will elect primary candidates for governor and the Legislature by plurality, the traditional method.
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Ethics staff: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Russell broke campaign finance rules
The former Portland lawmaker didn't give enough details on how she spent money and failed to disclose that she paid campaign funds to a member of her household.
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Maine’s elver season shut down 2 weeks early as off-book sales disrupt quota
Marine resources officials impose an emergency rule after investigators discover some fishermen have sold baby eels for cash, skirting an electronic swipe-card system implemented to avoid overfishing.
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