Attorneys on both sides hope to resolve theft and burglary charges against the man dubbed the North Pond Hermit, and are looking into treatment programs for him, before the case heads to trial in October.
August 2013
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Sandy Hook students return to school for new year
The students are being bused to the neighboring town of Monroe, where a former middle school was renovated for them shortly after the shootings.
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U.S. to release ‘undeniable’ proof on Syria
The report on last week’s chemical attack is seen as a final step before President Obama decides on a military strike.
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Vermont Yankee nuclear plant to close in 2014
Entergy says its decision to close the plant is based on a number of financial factors, including low wholesale energy prices and high costs.
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Democrat wins Senate District 19 seat, preserving majority
Eloise Vitelli tops a Republican and a Green for the seat vacated by Seth Goodall. She’ll represent Sagadahoc County and Dresden.
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Treasury says US will hit debt limit this fall
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has asked Speaker John Boehner to raise the borrowing limit so that Treasury can keep paying the government’s bills.
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S. Thomaston man sentenced for Rockland pharmacy robbery
29-year-old Michael Willis said he was driven by his addiction to drugs, according to his lawyer.
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Boston condo owner says U.S. flag will stay despite fines
Mark DiGiovanni says the law is on his side, pointing to the 2005 federal Freedom to Display the American Flag Act.
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Bail at $3M for 2nd teen in death of WWII veteran
Kenan Adams-Kinard, 16, was arrested without incident early Monday on a warrant for first-degree murder and first-degree robbery.
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Manning lawyer gives more details on gender change
He says Chelsea Manning does not want sex-reassignment surgery and expects to be kept with men in prison where she’s serving time for leaking classified material to WikiLeaks.