Defense witnesses say Harper Averill likely died from complications when she was dropped weeks before her death.
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Livermore Falls to sell several town owned properties
Selectmen on Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, voted to sell sewer foreclosed properties and three others the town has owned for years.
Schooner Landing to open in a temporary site in Damariscotta
The restaurant will operate out of a food trailer this season as it recovers from a devastating fire.
City of Lewiston shuts down Ramada due to frozen pipe for fire suppression system
After a burst pipe flooded the hotel’s conference center, it will likely be days or weeks before the condemnation order is lifted.
Lost Valley in Auburn launches third chairlift in a season of firsts
The ski area last installed a lift in 1972.
Group of Maine lawmakers trying to block Sears Island wind port
Legislation backed mostly by Republicans continues a fight against industrializing an area of Sears Island popular among hikers.
Maine resettlement agencies told they can no longer support refugees already here
A State Department directive says agencies will not be reimbursed for items like housing and food assistance, cutting off lifelines for new Mainers during the first three months in a new community.
Brickyard Hollow temporarily shuts down Eustis location
The chain of Maine pizza-centric brewpubs recently opened a location at Sugarloaf.
Gov. Mills uses budget address to call for compromise by lawmakers in both parties
The governor also came out against a citizen referendum for a red flag law and challenged a commission that oversees legal representation to indigent clients to change its practices rather than request more money.
Jay allows $21,926 for summer recreation program
The voters will decide the issue at the annual town meeting April 29.