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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.
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...
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,...
Local students on USM dean’s list
Four local college students, Chloe Arsenault of Boothbay, Kali Andrews and Gerald Gagne of Boothbay Harbor, and Nels Faul of Wiscasset, were named to the 2024 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Southern Maine. To be placed on the dean’s list, full-time undergraduate students — those who...
Alfred Barter
Alfred Barter, 71, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away on Aug. 14, 2024, at his winter home in Estero, Florida. A full obituary will be published when available. A service for Alfred will be held in the Boothbay region on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Arrangements are under the care and direction...
Get the buzz on beekeeping at state bee fest
AUGUSTA — For bee enthusiasts, beekeepers and anyone who has ever considered beekeeping, the Maine State Beekeepers Association is hosting its first Bee Fest on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. in Augusta. Learn from experienced beekeepers during this fun-filled,...
Graduations
Grace Acton graduated summa cum laude from Bates College with a major in interdisciplinary studies and a minor in Russian. Acton also received the Bates Senior Scholar Award for combined academic achievement and sports participation. Charlie Pappas graduated from Bates College with a major in history.
19th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race Aug. 18
Registration is still open for the 19th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race that will take place Sunday, Aug. 18 on bridge-accessible Westport Island, Maine. "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race" will start at 9 a.m; the 3.5 mile "Fun Walk" will start at 8:30 a.m. The forecast for this exciting 10K road race is for fair skies and cool weather. The USATF-certified race winds through scenic pine and fir tree forests and over two bridges spanning inlets to Heal Cove and Montsweag Bay.
Victim in Fiery Crash Identified as Richmond, Maine, Man
According to an article on the WGME website, a 20-year-old Richmond man has been identified as the victim of a fiery crash that happened on August 3. According to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office, Mark J. Judd of Richmond was the driver who was killed in the crash, which happened near Thorofare Road on Route 201.
Program to improve first responders' mental health visits Augusta Police Department
AUGUSTA, Maine — First responders see a lot while on the job, the good and the bad. But sometimes the bad can leave an impression, impacting mental health. A prevention-focused program based on the science of post-traumatic growth provides those who serve and protect with the tools to cope with what they encounter.
Sen. King aims to reduce veteran suicides with gun safes
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - Each year, thousands of military veterans die by suicide. Now, Sen. Angus King has a new proposal to prevent that. In 2021, 6,392 military veterans died by suicide, 38 of those people lived here in Maine. “We know that 22 veterans a day commit suicide in...
Every Fairfield P.D. vehicle will now have an AED thanks to town's EMS department
FAIRFIELD -- An automated external defibrillator, commonly known as an AED, is a portable medical device used to help a person suffering from cardiac arrest. Before Wednesday, August 14th, the Fairfield Police Department only had two devices. But thanks to the Fairfield-Benton Fire-Rescue Department, each officer will now have one on hand.
EnviroServe adds Maine company to portfolio
Salt Lake City, Utah-based EnviroServe Inc. has announced its acquisition of Environmental Projects Inc. (EPI), an Auburn, Maine-based environmental services provider. EnviroServe, which refers to itself as a national provider of environmental and waste management services, says the addition of EPI establishes EnviroServe’s strategic presence in the New England region and further expands its nationwide network.
Lewiston Woman Arraigned for Murder of Elderly Litchfield Man
56-year-old Shari Allimah of Lewiston is accused of killing a 90-year-old man in Litchfield. Allimah was arraigned in court today, Aug. 13, and said if she did it, she doesn’t remember killing Gerald Marin. The murder occurred at Marin’s home on Hallowell Road in Litchfield on May 18.
Lewiston's Maine MILL museum gets federal boost for redevelopment plans
If approved by Congress, the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning, and Labor, or Maine MILL, could receive $3 million in federal funds toward its $17 million capital campaign. Formerly called Museum L-A, the cultural attraction is planning to move from 35 Canal St. to the former Camden Yarns building at 1 Beech St. on the Lewiston riverfront.
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