The jury deliberated for more than nine hours following a two-week trial in U.S. District Court in Portland.
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Fly-fishing is largely safe despite recent Kennebec River fatality, says expert
There are several steps, such as wearing a well-fitted wading belt, people can take to make sure they are safe while wading in rivers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine asks judge to dismiss EV lawsuit that claims state is failing to reach climate goals
Environmentalists filed the lawsuit after state officials delayed ruling on a policy that would have boosted the sales of electric vehicles.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston woman, 98, escapes serious injury after being struck by Jeep
Adrienne Desrocheres of Lewiston was walking in the crossing area while leaving Walmart when she was struck.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Typical Maine home now costs over $398,000 – a record
The median home price of $398,250 in May broke the previous record of $385,000 set in June 2023.
Posted inMaine, News
Vassalboro sewer company to receive municipal funding, raise rates again
The private company that owns the town’s sewer system voted Thursday to raise its sewer rates after town officials decided last week to allocate up to $200,000 of municipal funding to the repayment of an $8 million sewer replacement project.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Attorney general says man fired 15 shots at Portland officers before his death in I-295 shootout
The AG said Portland police were justified when they shot and killed Kyle Desmarais, 42, in December after he got out of his car and fired at two 2 officers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Here’s what Mainers need to know about the Real ID requirement for air travel
Starting next May, residents will have to present a Real ID or passport to fly domestically.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Gov. Mills faults judge in Auburn rampage that left at least two dead
The governor says the judge had the authority to appoint an attorney to represent an indigent defendant.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘It’s like sitting in an oven:’ Lewiston-Auburn labors on despite heat wave
Construction workers across the Twin Cities describe how they’ve dealt with this week’s extreme heat as they wait for Thursday’s cool wave to bring them relief.