The White House confirmed that the 2014 Bowdoin College alum was freed. He had been sentenced to prison in Russia on spying charges that the U.S. said were not justified.
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Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec River Rail Trail reopens after Augusta police locate Gardiner man
The Augusta Police Department temporarily closed the Kennebec River Rail Trail Wednesday to search for Jason Spaulding, 47, of Gardiner, who fled on foot after he was involved in an argument on Swan Street.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Randolph voters approve $1.56 million municipal budget
Unlike last year, no money is appropriated in the new spending plan for trash pickup.
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Town of Mechanic Falls mourns, seeks answers after 3 found dead over weekend
As the Office of Chief Medical Examiner determines the cause and manner of the deaths, the community grieves.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
New program guarantees some Maine community college graduates admission to state’s universities
Transfer ME, an agreement between the University of Maine and Maine Community College systems, will allow students in certain degree programs to enroll in a public university without filling out an application.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Woman driving on 2 blown tires crashes car in Penobscot County
Maine State Police say the crash injured all of the vehicle’s occupants: driver Jennifer Harriman and 3 children. A 1-year-old was flown by Life Flight to Eastern Maine Medical Center.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Instances of Maine children ingesting marijuana have quadrupled since 2020
The state data drew questions and concerns from lawmakers and officials about whether enough is being done to keep cannabis products out of the hands of children.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Wedding of couple connected to Richmond killing brings probation violation charge
Prosecutors say Chanda Lilly, now 35, who pleaded guilty to robbery in connection to the 2019 murder of Andrew Sherman in Richmond, violated probation by marrying Tyon Shuron, now 47, who was found not guilty of Sherman’s murder.
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Julia Gagnon’s birth mother, who helped inspire her ‘American Idol’ journey, has died
The Cumberland singer posted on Instagram Wednesday about the death of her birth mother, Sara Ramos.