September 2017 – Page 146 – Centralmaine.com

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Girl, 9, charged with creating false alarm for gun threat at Jay school

by Amy Calder September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

The case was referred to the juvenile court system, according to Jay police Chief Richard Caton IV.

News, Politics

York County casino backers launch campaign for November vote

by Scott Thistle September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

A new website shows a possible gambling facility called the Vactionland Resort and Events Center, although state officials continue to probe the campaign’s financial backers.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Kidnapping charges against Rumford man dropped after review of surveillance video

by Associated Press September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

Joshua Brown had faced charges of kidnapping and unlawful sexual contact.

Maine, News, Politics

LePage spokeswoman questions Portland sick leave, rent control proposals

by Associated Press September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

The governor’s new spokeswoman was inverviewed on WGAN radio Thursday morning.

Nation & World, News

DeVos will end Obama rules on campus sex assault

by Susan Svrluga and Emma Brown The Washington Post September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

The education secretary made it clear that she believes the system is broken for all students.

Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, Maine Crime, Nation & World, News

Maine marijuana activist detained at border, denied entry to Canada

by Scott Thistle September 7, 2017November 30, 2017

Paul McCarrier says border agents cited a 2008 protest arrest as the reason – the charges were later dropped – but he also thinks his legalization role was a factor.

Nation & World

Hurricane warning, evacuation orders issued as Irma closes in on Florida

by Jason Samenow and Brian Mcnoldy The Washington Post September 7, 2017September 8, 2017

The National Hurricane Center says the projected path is ‘the worst-case scenario,’ running along the state’s peninsula and through its population centers.