Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the force, was arrested Thursday morning on 2 counts of capital murder, after a man told investigators that he kidnapped and killed 2 people at the officer’s instruction
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Spain native, Thomas College senior: Enduring separation from family due to pandemic all about perspective
A native of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Afonso has not seen his family since Christmas 2019 due to the pandemic.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Officials predict normal to below-normal spring flooding
The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission meets virtually Thursday to discuss ice conditions and possibility of drought this spring.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Man who killed neighbor’s dog in Somerville won’t be prosecuted
Dannie L. Peaslee Sr., who was initially charged with animal cruelty, told police he felt threatened by a dog owned by a neighbor with whom he’d had a longstanding dispute.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. traffic deaths spike even as pandemic cuts miles traveled
And even though traffic is now getting close to pre-coronavirus levels, the bad behavior on the roads is continuing, authorities say.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
NHL notebook: Ovechkin fined maximum of $5,000 for spearing Boston’s Trent Frederic
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin was docked for his stick work in the third period of Washington’s shootout victory Wednesday night.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield woman to serve 32 months for conspiracy to distribute drugs
Stephanie Pelletier, 29, will serve three years of supervised release after her prison sentence.
Posted inTimes Record
COVID-19 cases decline at Bath shipyard
Bath Iron works had reported 311 positive cases as of Thursday, according to the company’s website.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Two arrested in Waterville on drug trafficking charges
Police on Wednesday stopped a vehicle on Elm Street and the occupant fled, leading officers on a foot chase and tossing an item later found to be drugs on the roof of a building before he was arrested.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Roethlisberger restructures contract to stay with Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger reportedly agrees to a $5 million pay cut as part of new deal that saves Pittsburgh about $15 million against the 2021 salary cap.