Charles Viles, 31, tried to buy firearms for a convicted felon in Palmyra and knowingly made false statements to to a licensed firearms dealer, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Bangor.
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Maine Military Community Network to hold conference in Bangor June 29
The deadline to register is Thursday, June 20.
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Unity public charter school holds first graduation
The first graduating seniors at the Ecology Learning Center accepted their diplomas Thursday in a ceremony held at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association in Unity.
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Military network’s statewide conference set for Bangor June 29
The deadline to register is Thursday, June 20.
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New York felon sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing gun in Augusta
Camby Wilson, 22, was sentenced at federal court in Bangor for possessing a firearm in March 2022, according to prosecutors.
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Portland region’s air quality gets mixed reviews, while Bangor’s is pristine, report says
American Lung Association’s report shows that ozone pollution is declining in much of the United States, but increased slightly in southern and coastal Maine.
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Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery has a new owner
The Wadleigh family owns five of the locations: Waterville, Old Town, Bangor and Lewiston, and Ellsworth, which are leased. A sixth location in Presque Isle is independently owned.
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The priest broke his vows, she says. She’s breaking the silence.
Melissa Kearns says a Maine Catholic priest – newly ordained in 2017 – took advantage of her and abused her when she was vulnerable. She believes he could be a danger to others.
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Annulment presentations set for Bangor, Bath, Rockland, Waterville
The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal is scheduled to hold presentations and lead discussions on the annulment process in the Catholic Church at four locations in the coming months. All are welcome at any of the gatherings, which will include question and answer periods as well as the opportunity to speak privately to […]
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As tech businesses shrink, Tyler Technologies says it will keep growing in Maine
The Texas firm, which has deep Maine ties, broke ground this week on a new office building in Orono.