Teens charged with murder in fatal fire in Lewiston

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Published
October 22, 2021

Teens charged with murder in fatal fire in Lewiston

The three teenagers are accused of causing the death of Felicien Betu, 70, who was trapped and jumped to his death from the fourth floor at 226 Blake St. on Sept. 11.
Published
October 22, 2021

Mistrial declared in Augusta sexual assault trial after juror dismissed

Judge declares mistrial in gross sexual assault trial of Alexander L. LaPointe of Rumford after a juror had contact with a family member who shared information about the case.
Published
October 22, 2021

Maine CDC urges disposal of Hardie’s crabmeat over salmonella infections

Four Mainers and one New Hampshire resident contracted salmonellosis after eating crabmeat from Hardie’s Crabmeat in Deer Isle, the CDC said.
Published
October 22, 2021

Shawnee Peak ski area in Bridgton sold to Boyne Resorts

Shawnee Peak joins three other New England resorts owned by the Michigan-based company, including Sugarloaf and Sunday River in Maine.
Published
October 22, 2021

Maine’s job recovery stalls amid COVID-19 surge

Maine's workforce shrank in September, even as thousands of people lost access to enhanced federal unemployment aid.
Published
October 22, 2021

Readfield-area schools officials debate remote learning options as COVID cases spike in district

The board did not come up with a solution, but will take the answers they gained with them to the Nov. 3 meeting to evaluate the situation in a couple of weeks.
Published
October 22, 2021

Maine’s top elected officials urge feds to throw out new lobstering rules

Gov. Janet Mills and all four members of Maine's congressional delegation signed the letter to a top regulator urging the policy change.
Published
October 22, 2021

Maine Turnpike Authority to raise tolls in November

To make up for lost revenue during the pandemic, the agency is seeking more money from highway users.
Published
October 22, 2021

With 575 new infections, Maine exceeds 100,000 COVID-19 cases since pandemic began

Transmission continues to be high, especially parts of the state with low vaccination rates.
Published
October 21, 2021

Rep. Golden gives Maine lawmakers his views on Biden’s $3.5 trillion bill

Golden's letter to leaders of the Maine Legislature clarifies his views on the budget considered crucial to advancing President Biden's agenda.