WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, announced his staff will hold constituent outreach hours this month. They are part of his Your Government, Your Neighborhood initiative and offer an opportunity for area residents to meet directly with a staff representative to discuss specific problems, legislative issues, or any concerns regarding […]
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Windham man in cyanide-by-mail case to use insanity defense
PORTLAND (AP) — A man with a history of mental illness who is accused of mailing an Englishman the cyanide he used to kill himself plans to use an insanity defense, according to court documents. Sidney P. Kilmartin, 52, has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the death of Andrew Denton, a depressed 49-year-old […]
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Eastern Class A quarterfinal: Lewiston handles Windham
Favored, leading but laboring, the Lewiston High School Blue Devils needed Rivet’s tally at 7:50 of the second frame to establish some breathing room in their Eastern Class A quarterfinal matchup against Windham. Playing stout defense and scoring when necessary, the Blue Devils used Rivet’s goal and three more to earn a 4-0 win over […]
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Former corrections officer backs away from guilty plea in Auburn
AUBURN — A former corrections officer from Auburn, who was prepared to plead guilty to a charge he violated bail by having contact with his victim, changed his mind Tuesday morning and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Androscoggin County Superior Court. Bret Butterfield, 23, of 56 East Waterman Road was expected to plead […]
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Video: Police charge 16-year-old in Windham-Raymond school threats
WINDHAM — Windham police on Tuesday night arrested a teenager they say was behind the email threats that closed area schools for most of three days, reaching a milestone in a case they say could have gone very differently. Lt. Jim Boudreau of the Windham Police Department said at a Wednesday morning news conference at the […]
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Windham, Raymond schools release students after threat
WINDHAM — A Maine school district has released all of its students as police investigate an emailed threat. Windham police say two different Regional School Unit 14 school officials received separate threatening emails Monday at the start of the day. Student in all RSU 14 schools were released Monday morning to ensure their safety. The […]
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H.S. football: Ruff half lifts Trojans
It was a rough second half for Windham, also, but that wasn’t to the Eagles’ benefit. The Trojans produced a strong second half and erased an early deficit to beat Windham 35-14 to win the Class A football state championship at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Thornton outscored Windham 27-0 in the second half to claim its second […]
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LIVE CHAT: Maine High School Football Super Saturday
PORTLAND — Another year, another triple-header of high school football action at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. The Class C championship was decided Friday night in Orono, as Winslow overwhelmed Leavitt, 62-14, to earn the crown. Join the Sun Journal staff for a live, interactive chat and live updates from portland all day long. Thornton Academy […]
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Jacqueline R. Cotton
1943 – 2014 SOUTH PARIS — Jacqueline “Jackie” Rae Cotton, 70, of Waterford, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, Oct. 17, at Market Square Health Care Center. She was born in Westbrook on Oct. 31, 1943, a daughter of her father, Leo Cote, and mother and stepfather, Costella Bailey Bryant and […]
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Girls’ soccer: Windham explodes in second half, defeats Edward Little for Class A title
HAMPDEN — The Edward Little girls’ soccer team was hoping to at least have a puncher’s chance against the defending Class A state champions from Windham High School on Saturday. The Red Eddies delivered a pretty good blow in the first half, and held the lead after 40 minutes. While the early deficit may have […]