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Lewiston women charged with murder appeared in court Tuesday
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI/WMTW) - A Lewiston woman accused of killing a 90-year-old man appeared before a judge in Augusta today. Shari Allimah is charged with murder. Allimah pleaded not guilty. In May, police arrested Allimah in connection with the death of Gerald Marin of Litchfield. Court documents state Marin’s body...
“Being housed is the foundation for a stable life”: Addressing high rents and housing insecurity should be top priorities
Over 30 people showed up on Monday evening to talk with Maine state legislators about their experiences with the state’s housing crisis, and what they think needs to happen to ensure all Mainers have a safe, stable, and affordable place to live. The event at Maine People’s Alliance (of...
Farmington, Lewiston men plead guilty to unlawful sexual contact with children
FARMINGTON — Two men pleaded guilty earlier this month in separate cases to sexually abusing girls under age 12 in 2023. John Cushman, 31, of Farmington pleaded guilty Aug. 1 at Franklin County Unified Court in Farmington to two counts of unlawful sexual contact with a child under age 12 in two different cases with two different victims.
Patricia Bernard: Our votes are supposed to be secret
I am disgusted at the way the media is hounding Sen. Susan Collins about who she’s voting for. I may disagree with her opinion of Donald Trump and I will give that his salesman personality may be hard to take at times. Our votes are supposed to be secret...
Must-See Events for Family Fun at Lewiston/Auburn Balloon Festival 2024
We are all relieved and beyond excited to be able to attend this year's L/A Balloon Festival at Simard Payne Park. At first, we weren't sure it was even going to take place, and now, it's on! And I am emceeing!. According to LA Balloon Fest, the event will take...
SBC’s final 30th year season concerts and programs
Salt Bay Chamberfest (SBC)’s 30th anniversary season concludes in Damariscotta with an exciting concert featuring the powerhouse pianist Shai Wosner and the East Coast Chamber Orchestra in a special partnership between SBC and Portland Chamber Music Festival (PCMF). Grammy Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh is also in residence this week. She will be featured together with Wosner in the concert and will also give a solo recital and a master class.
Maine Woman Accused of Killing 90-Year-Old Man
According to an article on the WGME website, 55-year-old Shari Allimah has been accused of killing 90-year-old Gerald Marin. The article explains that on May 18, Marin's family visited his home on Hallowell Road in Litchfield. When they arrived, they reportedly found a bloody scene and the body of Gerald Marin underneath a blanket in a bedroom.
Maine man dies days later after nearly drowning at Range Pond
POLAND (WGME) -- A 21-year-old Maine man who was in critical condition after nearly drowning at Range Pond in Poland earlier this month has died. The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office says 21-year-old Hunter Duffy of Auburn was swimming with friends on Aug. 3 when he became tired and decided to go back to shore. Along the way, he went underwater.
20-Year-Old Identified as the Victim of a Fiery Crash in Richmond
A 20-year-old Richmond man has been identified as the victim of a crash between two pickup trucks that happened earlier this month. The victim has been identified as Mark Judd of Richmond, according to WGME-TV. Where Did the Crash Happen?. Just after 6:00 on the morning of August 3, 2024,...
Ocean State Job Lot Opening First Central Maine Store
Over the last few years, we have all faced the fact that inflation is out of control. This has led many of us to start looking for ways to reduce our spending. One of the most popular ways we have been doing that is by hunting bargains at our local discount stores. In Central Maine, we have several to choose from, including Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Marden’s, Renys, and the locally-owned Caswell’s Liquidation Center.
‘Part-Timer’ Kevin Douglass continues to get it done at Wiscasset Speedway
Wet weather was initially in the forecast for Saturday, threatening Wiscasset Speedway’s plans to hold their weekly Group 1 program. Luckily, Mother Nature had a change of heart come race day and Team Wiscasset was able to get the full show in without a hitch. The night’s racing action...
Hire-a-Vet Campaign comes to Augusta
AUGUSTA -- A job fair in Augusta on Thursday connected those looking for work with over 100 employers, with a special focus on hiring veterans. Organizers of the Hire-a-Vet campaign say this is their 10th year connecting those who served our country with jobs serving the community. "We started back...
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