Police: Vassalboro man killed when SUV leaves road, strikes tree in Skowhegan

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Published
May 10, 2022

Police: Vassalboro man killed when SUV leaves road, strikes tree in Skowhegan

Shawn Nutt, 51, may have been distracted by an electronic device Tuesday when his SUV traveled off the Eaton Mountain Road, Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam said.
Published
May 10, 2022

UMaine System union president says legitimacy of UMA presidential search was ‘destroyed’

University of Maine System faculty union President Jim McClymer sent the letter Tuesday morning in response to the hiring of President Michael Laliberte at University of Maine at Augusta.
Published
May 9, 2022

Confusion over local rules leads to early opening of organic medical marijuana shop in Winthrop

Earth Keeper Cannabis, which also has a Wilton location, will not be penalized for opening a month before getting final approval.
Published
May 9, 2022

Sheriff’s deputy killed last year among Maine officers honored at Augusta memorial

Hancock County Sheriff's Deputy Luke Gross was investigating a crash when he was struck and killed by a vehicle in Trenton on Sept. 23, 2021, and he is now among the names on the memorial.
Published
May 9, 2022

Gardiner Main Street announces citywide grant program to aid local businesses

The Catalyst Grant Program offers established small businesses in Gardiner the chance to apply for up to $2,500 to meet a variety of critical business needs and is now accepting applications.

Published
May 9, 2022

Norridgewock doctor who has treated thousands over decades to hang up stethoscope

Dr. Ken Baker to close his family medicine practice after more than 40 years, also prompting his longtime office manager, Ginny Sirois, to retire.
Published
May 8, 2022

Man who fled child rape trial in Massachusetts arrested in Farmingdale

Police: Stephen Corbin Jr., 38, of Methuen, Massachusetts, cut off a GPS monitoring bracelet and headed to Maine.
Published
May 7, 2022

Maine farmers contending with contamination receive a lifeline

A fund established by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and the Maine Farmland Trust has so far raised more than $500,000 to provide financial support to farmers with land where PFAS contamination has been found.
Published
May 6, 2022

Fairfield and Unity residents express concerns over scope of ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at town halls with Erin Brockovich

At two weekend town halls to discuss 'forever chemical' contamination with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Fairfield and Unity residents expressed concerns about the scope of the contamination — if they should be worried about their kids, their food and their health.
Published
May 5, 2022

UMaine chancellor knew about new UMA president’s no-confidence votes from former university

Faculty members at University of Maine at Augusta say they are upset they were not informed about issues leading to Michael Laliberte's resignation as president of the State University of New York at Delhi.

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