James D. Oakes, 45, who is being held in lieu of $252,000 cash bail at Farmington jail, was indicted in June on charges of attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.
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Amphibians on the march for their Big Night
On warm, rainy spring nights, Maine’s amphibians are on the move to make their moves, sometimes with human help.
Community Resource Fair draws 100 for support, connection, food at Fayette school
The April 5 Resource Health Fair in Fayette brought together over 100 residents, volunteers and vendors for a day of networking, community support and free services.
Jackie Fournier: How Trump sold the soul of America
We Americans can appreciate what our standing has been in the world. A superpower that worked to keep our friends close and anti-democratic nations at an arm’s length. We have worked hard to minimize and reduce our enemies and focus on what was good to extend democracy in the world and keep it strong. To […]
Judge orders competency evaluation for man accused in Readfield murder
Samuel Whittemore, 34, accused of murdering his wife, Margaux Whittemore, 32, in an incident at his family’s Readfield home in which his mother, Dorothy “Darcy” Whittemore was also injured.
Fayette Select Board reviews budget, infrastructure projects, appointments
The Fayette Select Board discussed emergency services costs, infrastructure projects, budget planning, and committee appointments during its Feb. 4 meeting at Starling Hall.