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Director of Maine agency for indigent legal defense steps down

by Sydney Richelieu August 9, 2025August 9, 2025

Jim Billings is the second director in as many years to step down, following the resignation of Justin W. Andrus in 2023.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Mom accuses Belgrade private school of assaulting, secluding child

by Riley Board August 8, 2025August 10, 2025

A Chelsea mother has filed a lawsuit against the Belgrade-based Central Maine Learning Center, alleging school officials falsified documents to cover up her disabled son’s assault by a staff member.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Bingham man sentenced to 24 years for sexual assaults of young girl

by Jake Freudberg August 8, 2025August 9, 2025

Justin Harris, 20, pleaded guilty to three counts of gross sexual assault of an 8-year-old close family member.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man hurt after motorcycle, SUV collide in Winthrop

by Staff Report August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

The Friday morning collision on U.S. Route 202 critically injured the motorcycle rider.

Local & State, News

Winslow town manager quits, Town Council has not accepted his resignation

by Ethan Horton August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Steve Soucy is working a ‘modified work schedule’ following his resignation after only three months on the job.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Local & State

From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

A writer from Maine, Sharon Kitchens has turned her passion for Stephen King’s books into a published work

Business, Local & State, News

Trump administration seeks to claw back $62 million in low-income solar grants for Maine

by Daniel Kool August 8, 2025

The Governor’s Energy Office said Friday that it had received a termination letter from the Environmental Protection Agency for funding it had promised last year.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Benton man injured in early morning shooting

by Staff Report August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

A 19-year-old man was undergoing surgery Friday at a Portland hospital after he was shot in the neck earlier in the day at a Unity Road home in Benton.