A new summer softball tournament to raise funds for multiple homeless veteran organizations is happening this weekend at the softball fields in Bath.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Ex-University of Arizona grad student gets life sentence for killing professor on campus
A month before the fatal shooting occurred, the student had been expelled from the school for ongoing issues with professors after receiving a bad grade.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Opponents argue that the law is a violation of separation of church and state and that the display will isolate students, especially those who are not Christian.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Biddeford man doesn’t deny killing his landlord, but refuses multiple plea deals
If convicted, prosecutors said they will request a life sentence for Randal J. Hennessey. He doesn’t dispute shooting Douglas Michaud Jr. at least 6 times on their apartment building’s front porch in 2021.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Firefighters find man’s remains at scene of Milo structure fire
The fire occurred in a free-standing workshop at 61 Elm St. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will confirm the identity of the deceased, who has been preliminarily been identified as 76-year-old Dwight Russell.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
South Portland teen accused of planning school shooting on trial in juvenile court
The former South Portland High School student has pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal solicitation for murder.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Vienna man indicted for allegedly firing gun near home
The Kennebec County grand jury indictments for June.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville animal shelter hires new executive director with background as owner of dog training business
Josh Forester, 48, of Cornville, is the new executive director of the Humane Society Waterville Area at 100 Webb Road in Waterville.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Nonprofit’s $500 grants help cut residents’ home insurance costs after wildfire
Five years after the 2018 Camp Fire killed 85 people and destroyed 90% of the homes here, residents of Paradise, California, face a new struggle: Finding homeowner’s insurance.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
A majority of Latinos are worried about their finances, new poll shows
The survey found 66% of Latinos ages 25 to 39 are worried about paying next month’s rent or mortgage bill.