The verdict comes after Irineu B. Goncalves, 35, threatened, strangled and brutally beat his ex-girlfriend outside a Waterville hotel in 2023. Authorities said he entered a dissociative state and ‘showed no response’ after being tased twice and repeatedly pepper sprayed.
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Disney set to invest up to $17 billion in Florida parks
Approval of a new development agreement could result in the company investing millions into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.
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Posted inLocal & State
Maine’s congressional delegation seeks review of military efforts to prevent blast-related brain injuries
The request follows a determination that the Army reservist responsible for the Lewiston mass shooting had likely suffered brain injuries during military training.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine man arrested in Louisiana and charged with manslaughter in death of toddler
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner ruled that the child, who was found unresponsive in the parking lot of the Thomaston Walmart, died as a result of blunt force trauma.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Conservative activist who fought Maine school districts over race, gender policies dies by suicide
Shawn McBreairty was involved in numerous lawsuits against school districts, and his rhetoric about equity in schools was often amplified by right-wing media members, including Tucker Carlson.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan hospital looks to build medical office building
Redington-Fairview General Hospital has submitted a proposal to the town’s Planning Board for a three-story, 24,000-square-foot building and expanded parking.
Posted inBusiness
Boeing launches NASA astronauts for first time after years of delays
A pair of test pilots blasted off aboard the Starliner capsule for the International Space Station.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Check out the Pittsfield Farmers Market
The weekly market is held 2-6 p.m. Mondays through Halloween at Hathorn Park. All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
Posted inNation & World
New study finds Earth warming at record rate, but no evidence of climate change accelerating
The report also said Earth is likely to reach the point in 4.5 years that it can no longer avoid crossing the internationally accepted threshold for warming: 2.7 degrees F.
Posted inNation & World
Gunman captured after shootout outside U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
Local media reported that there was a gunfight involving at least one attacker and lasting almost half an hour.