AUGUSTA (AP) — A Maine man has pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges that he threatened to kill President Barack Obama and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree. The Kennebec Journal reports 66-year-old Peter M. Hamilton of Augusta was ordered held in federal custody after his arraignment on Thursday in Bangor. A six-count indictment says […]
November 2016
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Ex-inmate sues jail, staff alleging sexual, physical assault
AUGUSTA (AP) — A former Augusta jail inmate is suing the jail, its health care providers, the sheriff, and others saying she was sexually and physically assaulted by a nurse and multiple staff members. The Kennebec Journal reports an attorney for the inmate filed the lawsuit last week in federal court against the Kennebec County […]
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From flats to stilettos: Exhibit explores what shoes reveal
SALEM, Mass. Boots aren’t just made for walking. On the contrary, footwear has captivated hearts and minds worldwide for centuries. Whether a pair of crystalline embellished slippers, or thigh-high boots with platform heels, shoes show our personalities, moods and social status. That’s the premise behind “ Shoes: Pleasure and Pain,” an exhibition opening Saturday at […]
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Ex-Massachusetts speaker granted early prison release
BOSTON Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi will be released from prison early as he battles health problems. Judge Mark Wolf on Thursday agreed with prison officials and federal prosecutors who argued that DiMasi’s health issues make it difficult for him to function normally in prison. DiMasi, 71, has served five years of an eight-year […]
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Russell A. Whitman
Russell Allen Whitman, 87, died October 25, 2016, after several years’ struggle with cancer. He died in his apartment at Thornton Oaks, Brunswick, with family and CHANS nursing care by his side. His family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the loving and dedicated service of Sue Michaud and other helpers from Neighbors, the […]
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M. Charles Owen
M. Charles (Charlie) Owen, 71, of Uncasville, CT died suddenly Wednesday October 26, 2016. He was born in Portland, Maine on February 5, 1945, the son of Laura (Small) Owen of California and the late Maurice Charles Owen. He attended schools in Bowdoin, ME and Connecticut. He served in the Vietnam War as a gunner […]
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Joanne French
HAYNESVILLE — Joanne French, 66, died Nov 15, 2016 at Houlton hospital. She was born In Danforth, June 2, 1950 the daughter of Glenn McLaughlin, Sr. She is survived by a daughter Beth Schultz of Maryland and three brothers, Glenn McLaughlin Jr. of New Hampshire, Greg Mailman and Toby Mailman, both of Danforth; a grandson […]
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Woman arrested; kids placed in state care
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Police say a New Hampshire woman’s four children have been placed in the care of the state after she was arrested on two warrants on suspicion of selling a narcotic drug. Police in Manchester say they found and seized some crack-cocaine, over $1,000 and small plastic bags commonly used to package […]
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No strike, but school unit planning ahead
PLAISTOW, N.H. (AP) — While there’s no bus driver strike in New Hampshire and talks are scheduled to resume next week, one school administrative unit has filed an injunction request in court to challenge a possible strike. The union representing drivers in Belmont authorized a strike Monday after rejecting the latest contract offer from First […]
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Best man dislikes bride, crashes cart
NEWPORT, Vt. (AP) — Police say a best man who disliked the bride disappeared after a Vermont wedding, getting drunk, stealing a golf cart, crashing it, and later showing up covered in blood. The Caledonian Record reports 29-year-old Travis Bass, of Boston, pleaded guilty to unlawful mischief stemming from the Sept. 11 incident. He’s already […]