Alex Schley

1 week ago | foxbangor.com | Alex Schley

AUGUSTA — A Sidney woman accused of killing her teenage son appeared in court Tuesday  for a competency hearing, where a psychologist testified that she is not fit to stand trial. Despite that evaluation, both the defendant and the state argued otherwise. In December, Megan McDonald allegedly killed her 14-year-old son, Quincy McDonald.

1 week ago | foxbangor.com | Alex Schley

BANGOR — With pothole season in full swing, drivers across Maine are navigating roads filled with bumps, swerves, and potential vehicle damage. “I think it’s more than ever. I think there’s twice as many potholes around, and they seem to be deeper than the ones that we have before,” said Kim Johnson, a Penobscot County driver. Experts say potholes are caused by temperature fluctuations. “The water can penetrate those cracks, and then it freezes a little bit, and it breaks that bond.

1 week ago | foxbangor.com | Alex Schley

AUGUSTA — The U.S. Department of Education has escalated enforcement against the stateof Maine over its stance on transgender athletes participating in female sports. On March 31, the Office for Civil Rights warned several states — including Maine — that they had 10 days to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at barring transgender athletes from female sports, or face enforcement from the U.S. Department of Justice.

2 weeks ago | foxbangor.com | Alex Schley

BANGOR — Several Central Maine Shriners organizations are teaming up this weekend to raise money for children in need. Friday marked the kickoff of the “Feztival of Baskets,” a three-day fundraiser held at the Anah Shrine on Broadway. The event is a collaborative effort between three Shriners clubs aiming to expand their impact in the state.

3 weeks ago | foxbangor.com | Alex Schley

STATEWIDE — Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping tariff plan that includes many of the United States’ most significant trading partners. University of Maine Business School Professor Stefano Tijerina said the U.S. is one of the largest consumers of foreign products. “Our economy depends more than 70 percent on consumption, not on imports and exports,” said Tijerina. Experts predict the automotive industry could be among the hardest hit by Trump’s tariff plan.