Former partners detail abuse by man sought in death of girlfriend in Acadia

Two women who dated Raymond Lester about a decade ago say he was emotionally and physically abusive. They came forward after Lester was charged in the death of his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, 35, last week in Acadia.

Supreme Court sides with coach who sought to pray after game

The Supreme Court has sided with a football coach from Washington state who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games

Photo: Keeping his feet dry — for now

Police identify body found in recycling truck in Scarborough

Authorities say an autopsy showed Paul Hayden, 64, of Portland died of natural causes.

Maine COVID hospitalizations decline as infection rates stay low

Maine remains among the states with the lowest infection rates.

Portland man’s body found in load of cardboard at Scarborough transfer station

Police say the body was found about 9:15 a.m. Friday, when a recycling truck driver dumped a load of used cardboard at a transfer station in Scarborough.

Friends, family plan service for community leader killed in Acadia

Meanwhile, nearly a week after the hit-and-run death of Nicole Mokeme, police have offered no updates on their progress finding her boyfriend, Raymond Lester, or his BMW.

More than 1,000 march in Portland to protest abortion ruling

The ruling means women no longer have a constitutional right to abortion, but Maine state law protects that right within state borders.

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Wilton voters okay $2.49 million budget, veterans memorial

Sixty-six voters passed all warrant articles as recommended, including establishment of a committee to consider regionalization of police and fire departments.