Jason Wakefield, of Detroit, is the parent of a student enrolled at Community Regional Charter School and authorities say he directed a threat at a staff member.
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Maine Chapter of American Mother’s, Inc. to host holiday gala in Augusta Nov. 18
Deadline to reserve a spot is Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Etna man, 18, who threatened ‘Lewiston part two’ posed credible risk of violence, complaint says
Michael Bowden was arrested Sunday after he appeared to threaten to commit a shooting at the Walmart Supercenter in Palmyra, where he worked previously, and an internal investigation by the company deemed him a credible threat, according to a criminal complaint.
Two arrested in connection with robberies at Waterville bank, Fairfield convenience store
The bank robbery occurred Tuesday at Bangor Savings Bank at 366 Main St. in Waterville, and officials said the same people were responsible hours later for robbing the Circle K convenience store at 149 Norridgewock Road in Fairfield.
Woman accused of stealing money from Waterville youth center pleads no contest
Sherrie Anne Genness of Belgrade could serve up to 30 months in prison and be required to pay up to $221,695 to the Alfond Youth & Community Center, according to a spokeswoman for the Office of the Maine Attorney General.
American Legion post to host Veterans Day parade, ceremony in Waterville; lunch planned in Winslow
The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at The Elm at 21 College Ave. and proceed south on Main Street to Castonguay Square, next to City Hall, where a short ceremony is planned.
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.
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.
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.
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.