2023 – Page 1046 – The Portland Press Herald

Man threatened neighbor with gun, said he could ‘get away with shooting’ Black person, AG complaint says

by Emily Allen August 30, 2023August 31, 2023

The Jonesboro man is facing civil and criminal penalties for allegedly threatening an interracial couple that lived nearby and making repeated racist remarks.

Nation & World, News

Canada updates travel advisory to warn LGBTQ people about U.S. states

by Lyric Li Washington Post August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

Ottawa’s advice for travelers to check local laws in the U.S. comes amid a surge in state legislation targeting LGBTQ rights this year.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Bath Book Bash celebrating kids’ lit is back and bigger this year

by Mikayla Patel August 30, 2023September 4, 2023

The Sept. 9 event includes workshops, games with authors, a costume parade and more.

Lakes Region Weekly

Windham council fails to pass proposed recall ordinance

by Mikayla Patel August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

A tie vote kills the measure, which was developed to counter a citizens’ referendum on the ballot this November.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Judge sets $250,000 cash bail for man accused of driving into 4 Maine state troopers

by John Terhune August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

Tyler Croston, 24, was not required to enter a plea Wednesday on charges that he hit and and injured 4 state troopers when he drove off a road in Hollis.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again while speaking

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

The latest incident adds to the questions in recent months about McConnell’s health and whether the Kentucky Republican will remain in his leadership post.