Jeffrey Richard, owner of Black Bear Industrial Inc. is to spend a year in federal prison and pay nearly $1 million in restitution.
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Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield board OKs changes to dam removal agreement with Trout Unlimited
Town officials and Merrymeeting Chapter of Trout Unlimited support removing 200-year-old dams on the West Branch of the Nezinscot River.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners delay appointment of county administrator
Administrator Amy Bernard was hired in 2022, but was not formally appointed as required by state law.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton police receive increase in pay in contract sidebar
The Select Board and Teamsters union, which represent police in the union, agreed to the adjustment that went into effect on Monday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Legislative committee recommends rule changes for Maine teens facing adult charges
The Legislature’s criminal justice and public safety committee approved the bill, with some amendments, on Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
South Portland halts disputed tree removal near jetport
Officials at Maine’s largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn’t violated local, state and federal land use laws.
Posted inMaine
Monmouth fire destroys home
No injuries were reported from the fire Friday morning at 1 Bonin Road.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Cutting funding for school meals would be devastating for Maine children, advocates say
House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Susan Collins heads to Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators to meet with Trump
Maine’s senior senator has been more critical of the Trump administration than most of her Republican colleagues, and will play a key role in any budget deals.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Mall shooting suspect was dropped off at the mall, prosecutors say
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook made his first court appearance via Zoom on Friday afternoon where a judge raised his bail to $250K cash.