Defense attorneys say pretrial publicity about the Poland slaying last year makes it impossible for their client to get a fair trial in Androscoggin County.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Maine Crime
‘Ding dong ditch’ shooting victim released from hospital
Dominick Mellon, 18, of Bridgton has been issued a cease harassment notice and trespass warning. The alleged shooter, Vincent Martin, has been charged with felony assault and felony reckless conduct.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Photo: Preparing for first day of school
Sherwood Heights Elementary School teacher prepares her classroom in Auburn.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden ‘absolutely not’ committed to supporting Kamala Harris
The Democrat’s opponent, Republican state Rep. Austin Theriault, accuses Golden of taking ‘the position of every other slippery Washington politician who refuses to disclose who they’re supporting for president.’
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
WIGY radio shuts down Breakfast Club morning show after 4-year run
Bennett Radio Group cited budgetary reasons for cancellation of local radio show.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Paris reinstitutes Budget Committee
Town Manager Natalie Andrews said she would post for the positions right away to find five regular members and three alternates before the next budget season.
Posted inMaine
Maine’s public defense commission relaxes some of its attorney eligibility rules
In an effort to address the state’s public defense crisis, the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services voted to make it easier for some lawyers to get waivers for their experience and training requirements.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway Planning Board to rule on demolition of Deering Street home
The Select Board appointed the Planning Board as the Historic Review Committee to see if the property can be torn down.
Posted inMaine, News
Sweetgrass harvesting may return to Acadia
Gathering sweetgrass, which the Wabanaki have traditionally used in basket weaving and for ceremonies, has been outlawed in the national park since it was formally established in 1916.
Posted inMaine, News
Norway woman, 65, killed in crash along Oxford’s Main Street
Her vehicle was struck by a pickup truck and police have charged the driver with having false license plates.