The shoplifting charges against Timothy Klepser, 27, of Oakland, were elevated to robbery because he was assaultive to both supermarket staff and police, according to Maj. Jason Longley of the Waterville Police Department.
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Skowhegan man in critical condition after crash near Palmyra Walmart
Lawrence Tilton, 63, was riding a motorcycle on U.S. Route 2 when a turning vehicle struck him, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Update: Portland man identified as motorist killed in Dresden crash
Andrew Coombs, 33, of Portland died after driving his car into the oncoming lane on Route 27 and seriously injured four others, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Health, Nation & World, Politics
DEA decision on major marijuana policy shift won’t come until after November election
While it’s still technically possible a decision could precede the end of President Biden’s term, it looks far more likely to spotlight Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s positions on marijuana.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World, News
Restaurants around the world are catering to a growing number of solo diners
In the U.S., solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last 2 years, according to OpenTable, the restaurant reservation site.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man charged with manslaughter in beating death
Warren L. Sidelinger, 42, has been charged in connection with the death of Joseph McKenna, who died two weeks after being attacked on Water Street in Augusta.
Posted inNation & World, News
Could mass protests in Israel persuade Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal?
Many Israelis blame the prime minister for the mounting number of dead hostages and are calling for a cease-fire agreement to free the remaining captives.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Update: Winthrop residents help Royal Street fire victim with recovery
The fire burned through the roof of the Cape-style home and the attached garage, causing severe damage to the house and destroying belongings inside.
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Maine Trust for Local News hires new executive editor
Carolyn Fox will step down as managing editor of the Tampa Bay Times to lead all of the newspapers and websites operated by the Maine Trust.
Posted inBusiness, News
Labor Day weekend traffic on Maine Turnpike up slightly from 2023
Friday was the busiest day of the holiday weekend, the Maine Turnpike Authority said.