JP Devine recalls how he and other celebrities were drinking at a bar restaurant on a patio overlooking the Strip when panic passed by, the night of the infamous Manson Murders.
Scott Monroe
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Police: 1 man, 2 juveniles charged in string of Oakland burglaries
After Oakland businesses and schools were targeted, authorities received tips that lead them to charge a 37-year-old man.
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Central Maine water district team breaks record and wins annual competition, again
The Kennebec Water District took first place with a record time of 2 minutes and 8 seconds, which is 44 seconds faster than their win last year.
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Baby loon, saved from a tumor, reunited with parents at Oakland lake
Gary Bennett, who operates Snow Pond cruises on Messalonskee Lake, spearheaded the rescue and reunion of the loon chick, whom he named Jordan, in recent days.
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Skowhegan State Fair, in its 201st year, opens Thursday with new stunt show
The fair opens Thursday at 7 a.m. and runs through Saturday, Aug. 17, and is expected to draw some 100,000 people during its 10-day run.
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Boy, 10, rescued after cliff mishap at Moxie Falls
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office described the rescue Monday on its Facebook page.
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Woman injured after fire destroys Skowhegan mobile home, kills 2 cats
The fire was reported just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the home on St. Mark Street.
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J.P. Devine: A tale of ‘The Assisters,’ part one
J.P. Devine did some research into places called “assisted living” homes.
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At Skowhegan bakery conference, record numbers and rare grains set up artisan bread fair
The Maine Grain Alliance’s annual Kneading Conference drew some 250 attendees for workshops, seminars and more.
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At Waterville RiverWalk talk, solutions emerge in wake of park complaints
Waterville officials said Tuesday they plan to build a new covered area with picnic tables at the park’s north end so park regulars have their own space and visitors will feel more welcome at the gazebo near the area’s entrance.