Never in his nearly three decades of paving, plowing and sanding roads for the Maine Department of Transportation did Robert Stuart ever dream that he would one day become a millionaire. But that is exactly what happened last month when the Kennebunkport resident, acting on a whim, decided to spend $25 on an “Ultimate Millions” scratch […]
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Maine briefs: Elementary school principal charged with drunken driving; District attorney faces disciplinary hearing
Elementary school principal charged with drunken driving FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) — Police say an elementary school principal in Maine has been charged with drunken driving. Brenda Sue Dwiggins told the Sun Journal that she issued verbal and written apologies to the school board, superintendent and community following the incident. Police say an officer made the […]
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Former Bethel cop sentenced to serve 21 months for sexual assault
AUBURN — A former Bethel police officer will spend 21 months of an eight-year sentence behind bars for sexually assaulting a woman in 2017. Shayne White, 52, of Poland appeared Wednesday in Androscoggin County Superior Court, where the judge who presided over the September jury trial imposed White’s sentence. White will be on probation for two years […]
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Arundel man charged with assaulting woman, punching deputy
ARUNDEL — A local man who allegedly assaulted a woman and was later accused of punching a York County Sheriff’s Office deputy in the face on Tuesday evening was released from jail after posting $600 bail on Wednesday morning. The deputy deployed his stun gun and took Cody Rich, 27, into custody, said York County […]
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Brewer man sentenced to 88 days for sexually abusing minor
FARMINGTON — A Brewer man was sentenced Wednesday to 364 days in jail — with all but 88 days suspended — for sexually abusing a girl younger than 15 in Jay in 2017. Adam B. Carrick, 37, who pleaded guilty Monday, will also serve one year of probation and must register as a sex offender […]
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Maine House passes ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ minors
AUGUSTA — For the second year in a row, House lawmakers voted to ban state-licensed counselors from engaging in “conversion therapy” to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in Maine. Wednesday’s vote was 91-46, with five Republicans and five independents joining 81 Democrats to support the bill. The measure, which […]
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Richmond pair arrested on heroin, crack charges in Randolph
RANDOLPH — A man and woman from Richmond were arrested Saturday on drug charges after Kennebec County sheriff’s deputies inquired about damage to a car in the parking lot of Goggin’s IGA. The driver, Michael Bronn, 37, who police said was in possession of heroin and crack cocaine, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession […]
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Colby students confront mayor over challenge to their voting rights
WATERVILLE — Colby College students whose voting rights were challenged confronted Mayor Nick Isgro on Tuesday, saying they felt hurt and alienated by his questioning of their right to vote and asking that he represent them as he does other city residents. “I love Waterville and I feel incredibly lucky to be a resident of […]
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Watch video: Officials use fire to reshape habitat on Swan Island
SWAN ISLAND — Wednesday’s controlled burn on the island at the head of Merrymeeting Bay started with drip torch and some burning fuel about 11:30 a.m. For the next few hours, a crew of Unity College students, state land management workers and volunteers — split into two groups under the direction of a fire boss […]
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Town celebrates 300th anniversary of Town Commons, notes early impact on Brunswick development
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Town Commons, a “little corner” of town with a big impact on Brunswick’s history, is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year, marked by seven full weeks of activities and events. The Commons, often confused with the Brunswick town mall, according to Fred Koerber, a member of the town commons committee, is […]