David Peters, of Lincoln, says that his 14th Amendment rights were violated when the academy removed him and revoked his certifications after he was accused of ‘groping’ a female cadet.
Drew Johnson
Staff Writer
Drew is the night reporter for the Portland Press Herald. He previously covered South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth for the Sentry, Leader and Southern Forecaster. Though he is from Massachusetts, Drew grew up going to his family’s lake house in Denmark, Maine, learning to snow ski at Pleasant Mountain and water ski on Moose Pond. While he started as a “Vacationlander”, Drew adopted “the way life should be” motto and moved to Portland in 2021.
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Northeast blizzard blisters Maine’s coastline
Snow and wind gusts of over 50 mph in some areas created whiteout conditions for many Mainers on Monday.
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Man burned, pets perish in early morning Waldoboro fire
A second fire broke out several hours later in the Lincoln County town, but no one was injured and the blazes were unrelated.
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Assistant U.S. attorney to be appointed District Court judge in Bangor
Andrew Lizotte first applied for the role in 2021 before reapplying last month.
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Maine set for another snowy weekend
Most of the state will likely receive at least 3 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, while there is a chance of a lighter snow Sunday evening.
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Police investigating envelope with white powder sent to Maine Republican Party headquarters
No injuries or illnesses from the ‘suspicious package’ were immediately reported, Augusta police said.
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Maine authorities assist in investigation into deadly shootings at RI hockey rink
Maine State Police executed search warrants in Maine, recovering guns and ammunition, while a Bath business frequented by the BIW worker accused in the killings said it also was contacted by authorities.
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Rhode Island shooter worked at Bath Iron Works
Pawtucket police say the shooter killed their ex-wife and adult son and wounded 3 others during a youth hockey game Monday.
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Another round of snow is heading for Maine
Most of southern, central and western Maine is expected to receive 4 to 6 inches Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon, while some areas farther east could get up to 8 inches, forecasters say.
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One dead after 3-vehicle crash in Surry
A three-vehicle crash on Blue Hill Road resulted in the death of one person on Friday.