The state has called for Timothy Silva, 17, to serve four years in a juvenile detention center while defense attorneys argued the court should implement a suspended sentence and have Silva put on probation.
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Augusta man sentenced to 15 years for unlawful sexual contact with child
Mark D. Van Sickle pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting 8-year-old child in Augusta.
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Fairfield Town Council, residents learn 12 more wells contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’
State officials tell town councilors the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has tested 28 wells, with 12 exceeding the EPA limit for ‘forever chemicals.’
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Maine officials hoping federal relief efforts will help state
The director of the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future stressed the importance of continuing to focus on economic growth even as Maine struggles with widespread COVID-19 infections.
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Farmington woman dies in Norridgewock crash Tuesday evening
Two others were injured in the head-on collision that happened on Waterville Road in Norridgewock.
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Readfield man turns historic interest and creativity into a card game
For years, David Matson has been toying with developing a game around gladiator fights. With some time on his hands this year, the Readfield man has been able to perfect the game that others may have a chance to enjoy.
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Claim filed against Big Moose Inn on behalf of Maplecrest patient from Madison who died from COVID-19
The reception for the wedding that turned into a superspreader event was held at the Big Moose Inn in Millinocket. The inn’s attorney stated that transmission of the disease likely happened at earlier events.
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As COVID-19 continues to spread, who enforces mask mandates in central Maine?
Local officials continue to rely on education and voluntary compliance with public health orders to wear face coverings, even as rallies against wearing masks continue.
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Winthrop’s downtown thriving with new shops, growing businesses during pandemic
The Art Walk Shop & Studio celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, while dozens of shoppers traveled the town’s downtown to visit local shops.
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Thorndike honors veterans with POW/MIA Chair of Honor
The Chair of Honor, located at the Thorndike Town Office, is set for service members who will not be able to fill it because of the sacrifice they made.