Eric Bard had a conviction of multiple sex offenses on a young child overturned on appeal after the district attorney met with the judge without the defense present.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Oakland-based school district approves reopening after teachers’ union rep calls plan ‘not safe’
As Regional School Unit 18 prepares to reopen for classroom instruction five days a week, Nancy Mitchell, co-president of the RSU 18 Education Association, warns it is “not possible to do this safely”
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Presidential campaign tensions run high in Sidney over selectman’s signs calling Trump a ‘Liar’
Resident Kelly Couture says Selectman Alan Tibbetts’ “LIAR” signs are “divisive” and “borderline hate speech.” Couture also accused Tibbetts of moving and damaging Trump-Pence campaign signs, which he denies.
Posted inMaine
Fire destroys Sidney barn, kills animals
Sidney Fire Chief Richard Jandreau says the barn is a total loss, saying that a heat lamp was what caused the fire.
Posted inMaine
Log home a complete loss after Sidney fire
“It was an old log home … so it was really hot and dangerous. We went into defense mode all the way,” said the Sidney fire chief.
Posted inMaine
Police: Woman, 38, dies in Sidney truck crash
Elizabeth Simmons, 38, of Sidney, was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning on Middle Road, according to Maine State Police.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Kent State’s thoughtless action sets back women’s sports
The University of Maine and Temple field hockey teams were treated like second-class athletes.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Sidney man in custody after standoff at home with Maine State Police
The State Police tactical team responded to the residence on Richard Road in Sidney.
Posted inMaine
Natural Resources Council of Maine, Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society lead Kennebec River paddle trip
From Sidney to Augusta, paddlers get glimpse of how the Kennebec may have appeared centuries ago.
Posted inDo This, Out & About
Oakland-Sidney area offer annual community festival, lakeside beaches, arts center
A highlight of summer events will be the fifth annual Oakfest, which involves three days of family fun the weekend of July 26-28.