According to Androscoggin County Jail records, Devin Skehan was set to be released from the jail Wednesday afternoon after he was sentenced to one day with time served.
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For Farmington woman, bringing Vietnam War Memorial replica to town was a yearlong labor of love
Jennifer Ballou, a U.S. Navy veteran, was recognized by the town for her vision to bring the “Wall That Heals” to Farmington, which drew over 8,800 visitors to Farmington last week.
Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
Maine Trust for Local News hires 3 to bolster innovation, community engagement
Leaders of the nonprofit that owns most of Maine’s daily newspapers said the hires will build on efforts to modernize the state’s news landscape.
A bird’s-eye view as Lewiston’s Wedgewood housing development nears completion
The multi-unit apartment complex in downtown Lewiston nears completion.
Searchers for missing Rangeley man praised for efforts amid heat, storms
Brian Shorey, 61, was found Tuesday afternoon and flown to a Bangor hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after two-day search.
Planned Parenthood in Maine seeking more state funding to offset budget cuts
The Republican budget bill targets federal funding for non-abortion services at Planned Parenthood.
Auburn buys building to serve as temporary fire station while new public safety headquarters is built
The city purchased 67 Kittyhawk Ave. for $1.3 million to be used while a new home for the city’s police and fire departments is constructed.
5 things you need to know about Moxie, America’s oldest soda
America had Moxie. Then it got moxie.
State troopers wrangle loose horse on I-95 near Burnham
The horse, which was spotted around 3 a.m. Wednesday, was safely secured and returned to its owner in Pittsfield, state police said.