Nearly 100 Rhode Islanders who registered their cars to an empty field in Maine will now be facing dozens of unpaid bills from their state.
Carol Semple
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
In House testimony, Robert Mueller dismisses Trump’s claims of exoneration in Russia probe
The former special counsel declared that Russian election interference is one of the greatest challenges to democracy that he had encountered in his career.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Conviction in Maine killing violated double-jeopardy clause, court rules
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court tells a judge to limit the conviction of a New York man to one charge and issue a new sentence.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Roof torn off Cape Cod hotel as high winds, tornado strike
The storms broke the heat in the Northeast and Midwest.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate confirms veteran Mark Esper as defense secretary, filling 7-month vacancy
At his confirmation hearing Mark Esper said his 1st priority would be to fix the problem of multiple leadership vacancies at the Pentagon.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine’s high court rejects appeal of man convicted in hammer killing
Reginald Dobbins Jr. and Samuel Geary were both sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the slaying in Houlton in 2015.
Posted inLocal & State
Teenager found by roadside was victim of hit-and-run, Knox County police say
The girl suffered serious injuries and was not responsive.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Prosecutors drop groping case against actor Kevin Spacey
His accuser invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when asked about cellphone messages.
Posted inBooks, Local & State
‘Antiques Roadshow’ appraiser paying a visit to Peaks Island
A Boston book store owner will talk about old and rare books.
Posted inLocal & State, New England
Can protecting land promote jobs? A New England study says yes.
An interdisciplinary academic team takes a look at how land protection had affected key economic indicators for 1,500 towns and cities in the region.