Raymond Lester, 37, is found guilty of knowing or intentional murder for the death of Nicole Mokeme, 35, in June 2022.
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Suspect in woman’s death was driving erratically, behaving aggressively at Acadia retreat
Raymond Lester is accused of running over 35-year-old Nicole Mokeme of South Portland with his SUV at the Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor on June 18 of last year.
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Jurors tour site of woman’s death in Acadia National Park as murder trial gets underway
Raymond Lester, 37, is accused of killing his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, last June by hitting her with his car during a retreat she organized at Acadia National Park.
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Downeast Trout Unlimited plans hybrid meeting about PFAS in Maine Nov. 15
Downeast Trout Unlimited plans to hold a hybrid meeting about PFAS in Maine: Background and Where We Are Now at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Moore Community Center at 125 State St. in Ellsworth and via Zoom. Louise Roy, environmental hydrogeologist with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, will give an overview of […]
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Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers
Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.
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Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Malachi Lowery is valedictorian, and Damon Wilson is salutatorian.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, Outdoors
Mainers divided over rise of glamping
Some communities are pushing back on plans to develop ‘glampgrounds’ that seek to offer an outdoor hotel-like experience.
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Driver pleads not guilty to charges in crash that killed 4 fellow Maine Maritime students
A former Maine Maritime Academy student who crashed his sport utility vehicle, killing four fellow students, has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and other charges.
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Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery has a new owner
The Wadleigh family owns five of the locations: Waterville, Old Town, Bangor and Lewiston, and Ellsworth, which are leased. A sixth location in Presque Isle is independently owned.
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Cooking for Crowds workshop series to kick off in Augusta April 11
The series will include workshops in Skowhegan, Falmouth and Ellsworth.