knox county maine
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PublishedJune 9, 2023
State disputes defense claims in Dennis Dechaine appeal
Dechaine is seeking a new trial in an effort to overturn his conviction in the 1988 murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry in Bowdoin.
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PublishedJune 2, 2023
At $10 million, one of the priciest homes in Maine history goes to former SEC chair
Richard Breeden, known as 'King Richard' at the Securities and Exchange Commission, bought the Knox County estate in the most expensive home sale so far this year and the 6th-highest ever in Maine.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2023
Judge hears arguments in case of contractor accused of bilking scores of Maine homeowners
A defense attorney for Malcolm Stewart, the owner of the now-defunct Castle Builders, is asking the judge to dismiss the case, or at least move it out of Knox County.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2023
State police detail allegations against Knox County detective
Reginald Walker, 58, of Thomaston, was charged on March 1 after state police say he helped his son, who is facing domestic violence charges, hide from investigators.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2022
Owners of Knox County contracting business must pay customers $744,000, judge rules
Bankruptcy liens against Malcolm and Elizabeth Stewart and their failed company were recently filed, and a criminal case against Malcom Stewart continues.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2022
Wardens search for missing St. George woman
The Maine Warden Service says Francine Laporte, 71, may have left her home on foot Wednesday morning.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
Second case of avian flu detected in backyard birds in Knox County
The first case was confirmed on Sunday and the second on Wednesday; the USDA conducted tests and found the presence of the H5N1 strain in both flocks of birds.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2021
Cape Air plane that departed Owls Head airport crashes in Provincetown
The twin-engine Cessna 402 flew to Boston before going on to Provincetown, crashing during heavy rain and sending the pilot and six passengers to the hospital.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2020
The humble Farmer: Digital connection delivers real help, dubious ‘news’
If Facebook is the conduit, eat anything fresh-baked right away – but double-check any opinionated posts.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2020
Vinalhaven residents reject money for Knox County sheriff’s service
Sheriff Tim Carroll says he was surprised by the vote and plans to go to the island next week to meet with town officials.