• Tina M. Arris, 44, of 280 Greenwoods Road, Sumner, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in Mexico, by Mexico Police Department. • Matthew J. Baker Jr., 35, of 9 Park Lane, Greene, on charges of violation of condition of release and criminal mischief, 2:56 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, […]
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Maine Highland Games draws in big crowds for its 45th anniversary
Hundreds of people turned out for the 45th annual Maine Highland Games presented by the Saint Andrews Society of Maine at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick.
Hancock County probate judge sanctioned by state bar board
Under an agreement with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar, William Blaisdell is allowed to practice law but must be supervised by another attorney. Maine’s highest court is still considering whether to discipline him as a probate judge.
Timeline: How a panel spent 9 months investigating the Lewiston mass shooting
The group of lawyers and mental health experts has held more than a dozen public meetings lasting hundreds of hours to investigate the facts surrounding the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston.
Foam spill spews dangerous forever chemicals at Brunswick airport
Officials say a fire suppression system malfunctioned, discharging 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate – 4 to 5 feet deep in some places – at the former Naval Air Station.
Norway honors longtime school board director
Jared Cash served for 12 years, including as vice chairman.
Northern Light Health cuts costs as Maine hospitals face workforce, financial pressures
The state’s second-largest health care system operated at a deficit the past two years and expects to do so again in 2024.
Waterville man charged with murder in death of man at Cool Street home
Thomas Lowrie, 41, appeared in court Monday after being charged Sunday with a man’s death at 119 Cool St. in Waterville, according to the Maine State Police.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 19 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Aug. 20 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, […]
The Week in Photos: Aug. 10-16, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.