April 2019 – Page 155 – Centralmaine.com

Augusta police arrest Rumford man on two charges of gross sexual assault

by Abigail Austin April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Alexander L. Lapointe, 34, allegedly committed sexual assault on a minor younger than 12-years-old when he resided in Augusta.

Business, Nation & World

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie finalize divorce

by JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer April 4, 2019April 7, 2019

Amazon says founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has finalized his divorce with wife MacKenzie.

Business, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Maine Maritime receives its largest donation ever: $10 million

by Associated Press April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

The school in Castine is in the midst of a fundraising campaign that would enable it to increase scholarships and student aid.

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Cast says goodbye to groundbreaking HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’

by JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press April 4, 2019April 5, 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ cast assembles for party to say farewell to groundbreaking HBO series

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Local & State, News, Politics

Bill would allow Maine tribes to hold trials for non-Indians in domestic violence cases

by Colin Woodard April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Other federally recognized tribes have had such power since 2013, but Maine’s were excluded because of provisions in the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Bill to protect Maine student borrowers gets committee support

by Scott Thistle April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Mainers have more than $6 billion in student debt, exacerbated by predatory practices of the student loan industry.

Local & State, News

Here’s a contest that should have plenty of contenders: Worst Road in Maine

by Courier Gazette April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

This year’s contest by the Maine Better Transportation Association is focused on state highways, bridges and state-aid roads.

Nation & World

Teen claimed he was boy who vanished 8 years ago, but FBI says otherwise

by By DAN SEWELL and DON BABWIN Associated Press April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

DNA tests show the person saying he was 14-year-old Timmothy Pitzen is really a 23-year-old man, and he is now in police custody as they weigh whether to charge him.