If convicted, prosecutors said they will request a life sentence for Randal J. Hennessey. He doesn’t dispute shooting Douglas Michaud Jr. at least 6 times on their apartment building’s front porch in 2021.
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Firefighters find man’s remains at scene of Milo structure fire
The fire occurred in a free-standing workshop at 61 Elm St. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will confirm the identity of the deceased, who has been preliminarily been identified as 76-year-old Dwight Russell.
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South Portland teen accused of planning school shooting on trial in juvenile court
The former South Portland High School student has pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal solicitation for murder.
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Vienna man indicted for allegedly firing gun near home
The Kennebec County grand jury indictments for June.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville animal shelter hires new executive director with background as owner of dog training business
Josh Forester, 48, of Cornville, is the new executive director of the Humane Society Waterville Area at 100 Webb Road in Waterville.
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Nonprofit’s $500 grants help cut residents’ home insurance costs after wildfire
Five years after the 2018 Camp Fire killed 85 people and destroyed 90% of the homes here, residents of Paradise, California, face a new struggle: Finding homeowner’s insurance.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
A majority of Latinos are worried about their finances, new poll shows
The survey found 66% of Latinos ages 25 to 39 are worried about paying next month’s rent or mortgage bill.
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Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider
The incident bore all the hallmarks of a ransomware attack, in which targets are asked to pay a ransom to access encrypted files.
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Uber is locking out NYC drivers mid-shift to lower minimum pay
The lockouts, which began last month, are aimed at limiting how much non-passenger time drivers are able to log and be paid for.
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Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech
Apple is accused of imposing rules in its App Store marketplace that prevent app makers from pointing users to cheaper options on other venues.