Raymond Lester is accused of running over 35-year-old Nicole Mokeme of South Portland with his SUV at the Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor on June 18 of last year.
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Jurors tour site of woman’s death in Acadia National Park as murder trial gets underway
Raymond Lester, 37, is accused of killing his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, last June by hitting her with his car during a retreat she organized at Acadia National Park.
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Downeast Trout Unlimited plans hybrid meeting about PFAS in Maine Nov. 15
Downeast Trout Unlimited plans to hold a hybrid meeting about PFAS in Maine: Background and Where We Are Now at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Moore Community Center at 125 State St. in Ellsworth and via Zoom. Louise Roy, environmental hydrogeologist with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, will give an overview of […]
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Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers
Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.
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Mainers divided over rise of glamping
Some communities are pushing back on plans to develop ‘glampgrounds’ that seek to offer an outdoor hotel-like experience.
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Driver pleads not guilty to charges in crash that killed 4 fellow Maine Maritime students
A former Maine Maritime Academy student who crashed his sport utility vehicle, killing four fellow students, has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and other charges.
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Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls
First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
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Disbarred Ellsworth attorney indicted on theft charge
Christopher Whalley, 63, was disbarred in December after being accused of stealing $189,000 from a client’s estate.
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Ellsworth grad has a role ‘Yellowstone’ prequel
Former Ellsworth resident Tyler Beardsley appears in the Paramount+ series ‘1923.’
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Foundation seeks grant proposals from Androscoggin County nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in Androscoggin County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. Last year seven Androscoggin County nonprofit organizations received grants totaling $52,500, according to a news release from Taylor Mace, senior communications and marketing […]