John Thibeault was out on $100,000 bail posted by another party.
September 2013
Pickup truck plunges into N.H. river; two arrested
Police stopped the truck for erratic driving, but the driver took off and headed down the street, which was a dead end, and plunged into the river.
Obama talks with Mexico, Brazil leaders on NSA
The leaders of both countries have expressed outrage over revelations by Edward Snowden that the NSA monitored their communications.
Sea of blue disabled placards in many U.S. cities
Cities are seeing the impact in more congested downtowns and the loss of millions of dollars in revenue.
Arizona woman freed after two decades on death row
While not exonerated in the 1989 death of her son, the Arizona woman, 49, is awaiting a new trial.
Aaron Hernandez pleads ‘not guilty’ to all charges
Defense attorneys say the evidence in Odin Lloyd’s murder is circumstantial and the state’s case won’t hold up.
Maine panel meets to study casino expansion
All legislation related to gambling was put on hold last session until the Gaming Commission can develop a competitive bidding process proposal.
10 Maine businesses get energy grants from USDA
The grants will be used for solar, biomass and propane energy systems, and for energy-efficiency projects such as upgrading refrigeration and lighting.
Drunken-driving charge against actress Struthers dismissed
ALFRED — Prosecutors have dismissed a drunken-driving charge against celebrity actress Sally Struthers as part of an agreement in which she pleaded no contest to a lesser charge of driving to endanger without ever having to appear in court personally.
Pingpong event to help Main Street Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — The area underground pingpong circuit is set to go public Sunday with a tournament and block party sponsored by a downtown revitalization group.