Brandon Libby, 37, is scheduled for a jury trial in Portland on Dec. 4. He has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Amanda Brown.
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Record number of Maine voters cast ballots in 2024 election
More than 840,000 voters cast ballots in this November’s election, which Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said was the most in state history.
Jay firefighters to get 50-cent an hour raise to match new state minimum wage
The minimum wage will go from $14.15 an hour to $14.65 on Jan. 1, 2025.
Photo Album: Lewiston’s Christmas tree has arrived in Dufresne Plaza
Lewiston’s Christmas tree cut and delivered in preparation for the city’s Holiday Extravaganza next weekend.
Oxford diner prepares to serve more than 600 free Thanksgiving dinners
Daddy O’s Diner offers free meals for a 16th year with the help of local farms, businesses and individuals.
Maine sues energy companies, saying they failed to warn about climate change
Attorney General Aaron Frey said he intends to hold the companies accountable for concealing knowledge about the consequences of fossil fuels.
Justice Department, Maine settle lawsuit over treatment of children with disabilities
The federal agency sued the state in September, saying Maine was violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Spruce Mountain Elementary School has a recurring four-legged visitor
Silas is a certified therapy dog who visits SMES every Tuesday and Thursday.
More than 100 rabbis call for Portland boycott
Over 2 months after the Portland City Council voted to divest from companies doing business in Israel, a group of Jewish leaders from across the United States bought an ad encouraging people to boycott the city.
Lisbon High School athletic director describes anti-hazing plans
Lisbon High School Athletic Director Chris Spaulding and football coach Chris Kates spoke to the school committee on next steps to ensure an anti-hazing environment.