Benjamin Brown, 45, was arrested March 11 by the FBI over online threats to gun down President Biden, other politicians and immigrants and is being held pending further appearance in U.S. District Court in Bangor.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Pittston voters keep Joe Caputo following failed recall attempt
In Pittston’s municipal election held Monday, voters elected Cathy Jewett Thomas to the Select Board and Linda Caputo to the Gardiner-area School Board.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
UMaine Orono part of high-altitude balloon launch to record solar eclipse
The eclipse can be viewed from the vantage point of high-altitude balloons on April 8 on YouTube.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Proposal would exempt agricultural pesticides from law banning forever chemicals
Proponents of the bill say farmers need more time to move to alternatives, but opponents say the current law is reasonable and raise concerns about PFAS contamination of food.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
‘It made sense to put him in the dark’: China man recounts events from Lewiston mass shooting
Called a hero for turning off the lights at Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant, Mike Roderick of China details what happened Oct. 25.
Posted inMaine
Judge struggles to untangle Popham Beach land dispute
The Tappens claim they own the rights to beachfront land, having bought a deed to it in 2021. The Hills say the deed is worthless because the land was intended for all neighbors to access, and are asking the judge to declare the parcel a ‘common area.’
Posted inMaine
Sagadahoc deputy criticized for failing to arrest Lewiston shooter is running for sheriff
Sgt. Aaron Skolfield, who has faced scrutiny for failing to properly heed warnings about Robert Card’s declining mental health, filed paperwork to run for Sagadahoc County sheriff in February.
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Fire that heavily damaged Jewell Street house in Jay is ruled accidental
It is believed that a dog and a cat that liked to chase each other through the house may have unintentionally turned the stove top on, Fire Rescue Chief Mike Booker said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston plans a memorial for Oct. 25 mass shooting
New committee will soon begin planning a memorial and related events.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine wants to keep housing some criminal defendants with mental illness in prison
Maine State Prison is better equipped than psychiatric hospitals to help certain defendants who have been ruled incompetent to stand trial, the Department of Corrections and DHHS say.