Waterville area police reports for Aug. 30, 2017.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man linked to Facebook page with explicit photos of Maine girls charged in nationwide case
Investigators said Wednesday that Buster Hernandez, 26, threatened teens in several 10 states, including Maine in 2015, and is charged with threatening and sexual exploitation.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Ethics commission fines state Sen. Andre Cushing $9,000
The penalties reflect violations of campaign finance reporting laws by the Republican senator from Hampden.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland-based CashStar acquired for $175 million
The company provides digital gift card services to retailers and employs 150 people in Portland.
Posted inNation & World, News
Harvey spreads flooding to east Texas and Louisiana as Houston looks at years of recovery
The storm weakens, but its destruction continues, with heavy rains leaving cities including Port Arthur under water.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston school to ban cellphones over bullying concerns
Students can use phones only between classes, during lunch and with teacher permission.
Posted inNation & World, News
Online posts plead for help finding people missing in Harvey’s wake
Social media channels are helping to reunite families separated during hectic rescues.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Despite lack of a plan, Trump will start campaigning for tax overhaul
The push for tax reform comes amid an intense September workload that requires Congress to act by month’s end to fund the government and raise the debt limit, as well as pass emergency spending for the Harvey disaster.
Posted inMaine, The Maine Forecast
Sunshine returns Wednesday, cool air arrives Friday
For the holiday weekend, plan on some chilly mornings, the possibility of some Sunday showers, and a warm Labor Day.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Medical marijuana deserves a chance to relieve pain
It is a screwed-up system that hands out billions of powerful opioid painkillers but won’t even explore a viable alternative.