Mathew Tolman, 27, was sentenced to seven years with all but nine months suspended.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Historic Auburn mansion to become post-prison reentry site
The Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition plans to redevelop the home into a 12-unit residential program for individuals reentering the community from incarceration.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine PACs say campaign finance lawsuit is about free speech. The state says it’s about corruption
Magistrate Karen Wolf said she hopes to have a decision by July 15 on whether the state can continue enforcing limits on campaign contributions.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Things to Do
Observe Memorial Day with these events across Maine
Several cities and towns will have parades and ceremonies.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine home sales fell, prices rose in April as market heats up for summer
The median home sale price was back up to $400,000 last month after a slight decrease in March.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wild oysters are returning to Midcoast Maine waters
The finding is part of a University of Maine study that relied on local shellfish harvesters. It argues that fishermen’s knowledge should be valued more in research that informs regulations.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Golden and Pingree blast Republican budget after narrow approval in House
The bill now goes to the Senate, where Maine’s Susan Collins and other Republicans have expressed concerns about Medicaid cuts and other proposals.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World
Rare May nor’easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day
The storm brought dark skies to New England during a time of year usually reserved for sunshine and cookouts.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Jill Bartash named principal of Hebron Station School
Jill Bartash’s transfer from Central Office to Hebron Station School means SAD 17 now has a vacancy for curriculum director.