Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

Staff Writer

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July 19, 2014

Family of Appalachian Trail hiker Geraldine Largay, searchers still in limbo

The enduring mystery surrounding the Tennessee grandmother’s disappearance has frustrated any sense of closure.
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July 18, 2014

Kelli Murphy’s lawyers deny statements in Greenaway suit

Nicole Greenaway’s lawyers say her lawsuit will focus on Murphy’s mother, Amanda Huard, under whose care Greenaway’s infant died in 2012.
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July 17, 2014

Corinna man hit and killed while riding lawnmower

Dana Doherty was riding the mower on Corinna Center Road, returning from buying milk, when he was hit by a pickup truck.
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July 14, 2014

Fairfield woman says she didn’t know teens were drinking

Chrystal Mushero was charged after police said teens drank at her daughter’s Saturday graduation party.
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July 14, 2014

Oakland mystery pig strikes again

Authorities closed a trail after a walker told police she climbed the side rail of a wooden bridge to escape the screaming swine.
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July 13, 2014

Rural Maine, Indonesia, face similar challenges, KVCC head says

Kennebec Valley Community College President Richard Hopper saw parallels to Maine while advising officials during a recent visit to Indonesia.
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July 12, 2014

Oakland boat tour sign of local tourism possibilities

By providing a new alternative for vacationers, the newly opened Snow Pond Cruises might help the Belgrade Lakes Region compete for the state’s tourism dollars.
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July 11, 2014

Fairfield native credits area arts with Emmy nomination

‘Masters of Sex’ animator Jon Forsman says the Maine International Film Festival and Lawrence High School primed him for success.
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July 11, 2014

Three charged in Waterville, Winslow after tips

Arrests come after weeks-long investigation, tip-offs to the police and a morning footchase through Winslow streets.
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July 10, 2014

Meet Geoff Hill, Maine’s master composter

The 67-year-old certified compost master reflects on 20 years of getting his hands dirty, and teaching the governor how to turn his kitchen scraps into black gold.