A defense attorney for Dylan Ketcham said he had been threatened and feared for his life.
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Two hurt when minivan attempting U-turn in Skowhegan struck by pickup
The collision occurred Monday at the intersection of Route 2 and East Ridge Road when the teenage driver of the pickup was unable to avoid the minivan as the van attempted to turn around on Route 2, police Chief David Bucknam said.
Wind gust causes pickup hauling camper to jackknife on I-95 in Sidney, police say
The crash occurred Sunday afternoon and emergency crews had to close the interstate for about 45 minutes so the truck and camper could be towed from the scene, according to the Maine State Police.
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce releases report showing impact of Kennebec River dams on region
The report, commissioned by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and conducted by Camoin Associates of New York, found that the 4 regional dams on the river, and the paper mills that rely on them, contribute to over 1,200 jobs that provide employee earnings of $158.5 million.
While looking for a cake mixer, man finds medieval manuscript in Waterville
A bargain hunter discovered a leaf from the more than 700-year-old Beauvais Missal while dropping by an estate sale this month on a whim.
Proposal for housing on Augusta’s Western Avenue approved, awarded 30-year tax break
Developer of Stevens Commons in Hallowell plans to build a 38-unit apartment building at 99 Western Ave. in Augusta.
Police arrest 6 people after apparent home invasion in China
An Oakland man and five others from New York were involved in the incident Wednesday on Alder Park Road, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said.
Federal agency to assess public health danger in Fairfield from ‘forever chemical’ contamination
The assessment by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry appears to be the first time a federal office is directly involved in the PFAS contamination in Maine.
As need for autopsies increases, plans approved for bigger medical examiner’s office in Augusta
The $18.8 million facility would help the state perform more autopsies and meet the needs of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the next 30 years, officials say.
Winthrop Area Rotary Foundation makes final donation before closing: $10,000 for food pantry freezer
The donation was made in honor of the late Charlie Gove just before the foundation dissolved due to a lack of membership.