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Fears of workplace shooting led to child porn charge against Portland man

by Matt Byrne May 5, 2021May 6, 2021

A Portland business owner called the FBI after receiving an anonymous tip that an employee was a white nationalist who was buying guns and preparing for the collapse of society.

Nation & World, News

D.C. officer injured in Capitol riot writes of ’emotional anxiety’

by Peter Hermann The Washington Post May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

Michael Fanone was beaten with poles, hit on the neck with a stun gun, rendered unconscious and stripped of his badge and radio. He said someone tried to grab his firearm and he heard someone yell, ‘Kill him with his own gun.’

Boston Celtics, Sports

Walker returns, helps Celtics rout Magic

by JOHN DENTON Associated Press May 5, 2021

Kemba Walker scores 32 points after missing four games because of an injury, and Boston completes a season sweep against Orlando with a 132-96 win.

Forecaster Sports

Yarmouth finally comes home, beats Greely in the rain

by Michael Hoffer May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

Clippers dominate in the draw circle and get balanced offense in a 13-6 victory.

Arts & Entertainment

Augusta woman wins big on ‘Jeopardy!’

by Dennis Hoey May 5, 2021May 6, 2021

Jamie Carter Logan won more than $32,000 on the popular TV quiz show Wednesday evening.

Maine, Politics

‘Guilt by Accusation’ bill defeated in Judiciary Committee

by Mark LaFlamme May 5, 2021May 6, 2021

The act would have forced media outlets to cover the outcomes of court proceedings with the same weight and on the same page as the original crime story, and remove mugshots from articles in certain cases, or face civil penalties.

Sports

Willie Mays, ready for his 90th birthday, lives in the hearts – and music – of fans

by FRED LEIF Associated Press May 5, 2021

Willie Mays turns 90 on Thursday, and his legend even had an impact on the music culture – from John Fogerty to Bob Dylan to Wu-Tang Clan and many others.