The death of the girls’ mother, Jennifer Barney, 37, has been ruled a suicide.
Maine
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Why do police keep information close to the chest after shootings?
The Portland department defended its hesitation to discuss the Morrill’s Corner shooting, citing concerns it might jeopardize the investigation. The public still doesn’t know whether a shooter is at large or who was shot.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston, Auburn make final preparations as Balloon Fest nears
The festival, scheduled to take off Aug. 16, has so far seen $144,650 in sponsorships and donations.
Posted inFranklin, News
Farmington voters to act on skateboard park funding Tuesday
Voters will consider a $100,000 grant for The Dragon’s Nest skateboard park, changing the Fire Department’s retirement plan, adopting new tree ordinance and approving amendments to traffic ordinance.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Three vehicles damaged in chain-reaction crash in New Sharon
There were no injuries, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
Posted inMaine, News
Senate committee endorses Maine judge for position on Boston federal appeals court
Maine Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez was lauded for her work in human trafficking and sexual violence cases.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England facing $8.6 million deficit
The nonprofit reproductive health provider is seeking $3.4 million from Maine. The funding would go to reproductive health services that don’t include abortion.
Posted inMaine, News
Friends of Evan Gershkovich relieved to hear of his release from Russian prison
The White House confirmed that the 2014 Bowdoin College alum was freed. He had been sentenced to prison in Russia on spying charges that the U.S. said were not justified.
Posted inMaine
Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Poland-based school district to hold meeting with town leaders before third budget proposal revision
RSU 16 Superintendent Amy Hediger recommended a meeting Aug. 13 with the three town managers, select boards and town council chairs joining her and School Director Chair Mary Martin and Vice Chair Joe Parent.