Prosecutors brought felony murder and other charges against Garrett Rolfe, a white officer who shot Rayshard Brooks after the 27-year-old black man grabbed a Taser during a struggle and ran, firing it at the officer.
2020
Posted inNation & World
Decline in new U.S. virus deaths may be temporary reprieve
The daily number of deaths from COVID-19 in the United States has been falling, but experts warn the trend may reverse as states reopen and people drop their guards.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Augusta dance recitals move outside due to pandemic
Dance Unlimited dancers, who because of the coronavirus pandemic have taken online dance classes from their homes, finally take to the stage.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers plan Juneteenth celebrations of emancipation from slavery
Recent events have infused the African American holiday with renewed purpose and fresh awareness.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine, News
Todd Miller, 53, avid skier who was beloved at Sunday River
His friends and family remember him as an outdoorsman who lived life to its fullest.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Bolton says Trump not fit for office, lacks the ‘competence’
Bolton’s comments in an interview with ABC News come as he’s promoting his tell-all memoir, which delivers withering criticism of Trump’s leadership from one of his former top advisers.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Fairfield area school district livestreams budget hearing due to pandemic
District residents were invited to call in to comment on the proposed 2020-21 budget — with its 2.68% increase — but no one called.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine supreme court overturns murder conviction for first time since 2004
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court rules that the trial judge erred in instructing the jury in the case of Marcus Asante of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, who will remain in custody while awaiting a new trial.
Posted inSports
Source: Suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon applies for NFL reinstatement
Former Patriots receiver Josh Gordon, who most recently played for Seattle, has been suspended eight times overall by either his team or the NFL in his career.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Somerset Woods Trustees gives 1.4-acre, lakefront parcel to Lake George Regional Park
Acquired 18 years ago by Somerset Woods Trustees, the land was donated earlier this month to the park.