Perry woman convicted of murder will get a new trial
Maine’s highest court ruled that key evidence used against 41-year-old Kailie Brackett was scientifically unfounded.
Bracket was sentenced to 55 years in prison in 2024 for the murder of Kim Neptune, a 43-year-old woman from Pleasant Point.
Neptune was found dead in her home with nearly 500 stab wounds according to WABI news.
The court decided errors surrounding a podiatrist’s testimony led to them vacating Brackett’s conviction.
Sen. Collins secures funding for Maine Department of Transportation
The Maine Department of Transportation will get over $46 million in Congressionally Directed Spending.
The announcement comes as Sen. Susan Collins secured the funds to push forward multiple projects.
The six projects include improvements to the Causeway on Route 15 in Deer Isle, safety improvements on Route 15 in Bucksport and rehabilitation on Route 201 in Jackman.
Work continues on Castine waterfront preparing for new State of Maine ship
As leaders at Maine Maritime Academy prepare for the arrival of the new State of Maine training ship, crews are putting the pieces together to build a new pier equipped for the vessel.
The work started in 2024 after the old State of Maine ship set sail on its final tour.
According to the president of MMA, sea trials for the new ship are expected to begin in the next week or so, and an MMA crew will be aboard to observe.
Then after its excursion up to Maine in March it’ll head to Texas for a joint training with Texas A&M.
It’ll be the first time the school acquires a ship built for maritime training and multi-mission capabilities.
Maine snowmobile club helps fulfill the wish of 90-year-old woman
Many of us dreamt of riding in a firetruck when we were younger or perhaps flying an airplane but for Barbara Mentzer of Pittsburgh it’s always been riding a trail groomer.
Her son David who lives in Maine and has been snowmobiling for years gave her the wish she never expected.
WABI news reports the St. Francis Sno-Angels Snowmobile club let her ride around in a groomer and it meant so much because his mother was a former avid snowmobiler who can’t handle being on a sled anymore but this was her way to enjoy her favorite thing, the great outdoors with her son.
Join Rockland Public Library for crafting community event
Adults of all ages are invited to craft and connect during a community event at the Rockland Public Library.
Crafting Community will be on Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. providing an afternoon of casual crafting and conversation.
The Pen Bay Pilot reports it’s an event for all skill levels and this month, the group will explore altering postcards but there’s always adult coloring pages available or you can bring your own project to work on.
https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/crafting-community-rockland-public-library/266926
Free Fishing Weekend
If you love to fish, the Maine Department of Inland, Fisheries and Wildlife are speaking your love language on Valentine’s Day weekend.
On Feb. 14-15, Free Fishing weekend will take place where any person can fish without a license.
It’s a great time to try ice fishing and enjoy the fresh air, winter views and create memories with your fellow Mainers.
If you need an idea of what to bring or where you should fish just follow the link below for a guide.
https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing-boating/fishing/index.html
