New zones and new teams headline a new season.
June 2019
Closing arguments postponed 1 day in murder trial of John D. Williams
The defense is considering calling a final witness, who would try to rebut the state’s reconstruction of the shooting that killed Cpl. Eugene Cole last year.
Gov. Mills signs 2-year state budget totaling nearly $8 billion
Lawmakers complete work on the bipartisan budget several days before the Legislature’s scheduled adjournment, unlike 2 years ago, when political fighting led to a brief government shutdown.
No ethics violation in sludge storage for Skowhegan town employee, town manager says
Jeff Hewett, the town’s economic and community development director, owns the farm where sludge is stored and is paid $10,694 for the service.
Portland looks to house African migrants as councilors discuss aid
With the flow of asylum seekers apparently slowing, City Manager Jon Jennings says the city is beginning to look for housing for over 200 people who came to Portland from the southern border.
Maine Festival of American Music celebrates Shaker music and history
Tickets are on sale for the festival, which will run June 19-22 at Shaker Village in New Gloucester.
Hogan-Whitney Pond Watershed Protection Project begins
OCSWD has announced the start of the two-year protection project aimed at controlling non-point source pollution.
RAAPA’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater to return for 5th season
A Rumford area favorite, this murder mystery/choral experience includes the murder mystery play, a musical performance by the RAAPA chorus and a full sit-down dinner.