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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
How a paddleboarder’s killing in a small Maine town instantly fueled online conspiracies
Almost as soon as officials announced that Sunshine ‘Sunny’ Stewart was the victim of a homicide, social media users began to hypothesize that her death was the work of a New England serial killer. Police and experts say such speculation is often harmful to official investigations.
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Posted inMaine, News
Somerset County sheriff deputies: AI saves time writing reports
A new report writing software that uses artificial intelligence appears to be catching on among Maine law enforcement agencies, despite ongoing questions and criticism from defense attorneys and other advocates.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine DEP issues air quality advisory
Many parts of the state will experience unhealthy air quality levels throughout Saturday.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield elects new chair, sets dates for school withdrawal vote
The Kingfield Select Board appointed a new chair, accepted a school withdrawal petition, and scheduled key public vote dates.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue robotics mentor says farewell to district
Richard Wilde gave a heartfelt farewell after 26 years with the district.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Getting their kicks in Lewiston
The Uplift LA Kickball Tournament 2025 was held Friday at the Ron Morin Memorial Fields.
Posted inMaine, News
U.S. government runs out of money to pay Maine defense lawyers appointed in federal cases
Attorneys are waiting until the next fiscal year starts in October to get paid — and that depends on Congress.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine shelters, civil rights groups slam Trump executive order on homelessness
The order signed this week seeks to shift federal funds and policies away from harm reduction and towards civil commitment, which enables authorities to hospitalize and treat people without their consent. Local advocates compared it to “signing a death warrant.”
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lost Fishermen’s Memorial committee still considering father and son’s inclusion
Barbara Sellitto said the committee is working with the state to determine whether Chester and Aaron Barrett, a father and son who died when their scalloping boat sank in January, qualify for a place on the memorial.