The Maine Legislature’s recent hike in pay for court-appointed private criminal defense attorneys is aimed at combating a chronic backlog of cases clogging up the state’s courts.
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Photo Album: ‘This race is the highlight of the year’
High school skiers finish the season with the annual Leavitt Duathlon.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Poland murder suspect has long criminal history
The people who have known Aldrich since his youth say these charges stem from his longtime involvement in drugs and the culture of crime that goes with it.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged in double murder case in Poland
Aaron Aldrich, 46, is being held in New Hampshire for unrelated crimes, officials announced Monday. Aldrich must face extradition to Maine to face two charges of murder.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Heating woes at Minot Consolidated School worry educators
Regional School Unit 16 eyes $5 million plan to upgrade heating systems at primary schools in Minot, Mechanic Falls and Poland
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Arts & Entertainment
Durham man’s big-name musician friends turn up for benefit concert
After spending years on the road with the Grateful Dead and Blues Traveler, Greg Martens now organizes annual benefit concerts to fight hunger in Maine, featuring musician friends he met along the way.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Deaths of Lewiston teen and Massachusetts man declared double homicide
Lewiston School superintendent calls Mohamed Aden a “beloved member of our community.” No arrests have been made.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Police investigate suspicious deaths in Poland
Authorities say they were sent Tuesday to a Poland address to conduct a welfare check.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Food
Nezinscot Farm in Turner wins food award from James Beard Foundation
Called one of America’s Classics, the farm-to-table cafe wowed the judges to capture the prestigious honor.