The state has denied that Makinzlee Handrahan’s mother had anything to do with her death – and instead charged Tyler Witham-Jordan with depraved indifference murder.
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During the holidays, they come for the trolleys – and stay for the people
The volunteers at the Seashore Trolley Museum share a love for public transit and educating visitors about the trolley cars that once carried people through their communities.
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More than 300,000 Ram trucks recalled for braking system defect
More than 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks are being because a faulty part could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.
Posted inNation / World, News
Reporting military sexual assault could suffer under Hegseth, survivor advocates warn
As Trump’s defense secretary, Pete Hegseth would oversee around 3 million military and civilian personnel and a recently reformed process for prosecuting sexual assault and other serious crimes.
Posted inNation / World, News
Hunt continues into 3rd day for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Possible leads have emerged about the gunman’s travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine seeks developer for psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth
The plan has been criticized by advocates who say it would increase the risk of harm to Maine children, though one provider said it would fill a critical gap for those with severe behavioral health needs.
Posted inMaine
Grateful parents arrive at Toy Fund workshop
The interactions remind volunteers why they donate their time to keep the fund running – to provide holiday gifts to children who might otherwise get none.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine nonprofit will renovate fixer-uppers, sell them as affordable housing
The new Avesta Housing program is meant to help moderate-income families that are ‘often overlooked’ afford their first home.
Posted inMaine, News
Photo Album: Monmouth holiday display lights up the skies
Jason Mills’ house on Warren Road uses 18,000 flickering, flashing and kind of dancing LED lights to inspire holiday spirit.
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Video: Watch 18,000 LED lights dance to Christmas tunes
Jason Mills has created a light display that dazzles people who come to tune into music on their radio’s that sync with a light show at his home at 74 Warren Road in Monmouth, Maine. Video taken on Dec. 4, 2024 by Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal.