Maine’s most famous author, a vocal advocate for stricter gun laws, went to high school in Lisbon Falls, where the Lewiston shooter was found dead.
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Flyers seeking recruits for local ‘militia’ raise alarm in Mount Vernon, Vienna
The founder of the militia, when contacted by a reporter using the phone number on the flier, said the group is meant to help teach locals survival and weapons skills.
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Investigation underway after body of Smithfield man found at his home
Harold Buzzell, 74, was found Sunday evening by his wife and authorities say a gas leak at the home may have been a factor in his death.
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‘In the Arena’ Ep. 4: Mental health and deadly weapons
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on Episode 4 of “In The Arena,” Pat, Ethan and Phil look at the […]
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Oklahoma man arrested following social media posts that led to closure of Fairfield-area schools
Edward T. Dawe, 32, who previously lived in Fairfield and Waterville, was arrested Monday after he posted messages to the School Administrative District 49 Facebook page, Fairfield police said.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Memorial service set for Bath man killed in Lewiston shootings
Peyton Brewer-Ross, a Bath Iron Works shipbuilder, was killed while playing cornhole at a Lewiston bar. He leaves behind a fiancée and 2-year-old daughter.
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Etna man arrested after threatening ‘Lewiston part two’ in social media photo, authorities say
Michael Bowden, 18, was arrested after sheriff’s officials say he posed with a bolt-action rifle and ammunition outside a Palmyra Walmart, threatening in a social media post to commit a mass shooting like the one last week in Lewiston.
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Sports betting in Maine will go live on Friday
The Department of Public Safety announces that rules for sports betting have been approved, and that wagers can be placed starting at 9 a.m. Friday.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Three candidates vie for seat on Fairfield Town Council
Incumbent Lawrence MacDonald is trying to secure another three-year term on the council but is facing challenges from Duane Bickford and Matthew Tulley.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Auburn woman identified as victim of deadly car crash in Monmouth
Karen Dagostino, 43, died at the scene of the single-car crash on U.S. Route 202 Thursday. Police are continuing to investigate why she trailed off the road.