The Lisbon man was intoxicated at the time, according to officials.
March 2017
Posted inNews, Politics
Senate confirms Carson, Perry for housing, energy posts
Ben Carson and Rick Perry are the 17th and 18th Cabinet and Cabinet-level nominations to win approval.
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Posted inNation & World
Trump visits aircraft carrier to promote military buildup
The president has pledged to put the Navy on track to increase its active-duty fleet to 350 ships, compared to the current Navy plan of growing from 272 ships to 308 sometime after 2020.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock to have referendum on retail marijuana ban leading up to Town Meeting
At the March 6 Town Meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., residents will be asked to vote on the $1.8 million budget.
Posted inMaine, News
Winds cause power outages, usher frigid air into Maine
At point Thursday afternoon, more than 8,000 Central Maine Power Co. customers were without electricity.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Legislature passes midyear budget with funding for opioid treatment, tuition freeze
The $64 million supplemental budget includes $4.8 million to fund comprehensive opioid treatment for 400 uninsured Mainers.
Posted inMaine, News
Windham man’s toast with Jesus’ face now listed on eBay for $25,000
The toast, prepared with butter and cinnamon, is being preserved in George Maley’s freezer.
Posted inMaine, News
State can’t be sued for selling property, euthanizing cat of man in its care, Maine’s top court rules
William Dean died before the conclusion of his four-year case, but now his attorney wants legislation to make the state accountable when ‘the duty of care is so grossly breached.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Prosecutor drops domestic violence, assault charges against Winthrop man
The man was arrested at a home on Turkey Lane two weeks ago, but prosecutors decided not to pursue charges after determining he was suffering a ‘mental health crisis.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sens. King, Collins pleased with Sessions’ recusal from any probe of presidential campaign
While Maine’s senators and Rep. Poliquin had called for his recusal early Thursday, Rep. Pingree said the attorney general should resign.