Nicholas Smith, 33, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and criminal threatening on Monday night.
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U.S. plans to send $20 billion in weapons to Israel over several years
The Biden administration approved a deal to send F-15s, air-to-air missiles and munitions, but much of it won’t arrive in Israel until 2026 at the earliest.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Annual U.S. inflation falls to 3-year low, clearing way for Fed to cut rates
The government said nearly all of July’s inflation reflected higher rental prices and other housing costs, a trend that, according to real-time data, is easing.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine police academy looks to expand disciplinary rules for officer misconduct
The proposed rules would allow officers to be disciplined for behavior that is considered unprofessional but not criminal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Feds ramp up fight to block massive grocery merger involving Shaw’s
Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion takeover of Albertsons would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Federal inmates’ return helps Cumberland County Jail finances but hurts staff morale
Housing federal prisoners is crucial to the jail’s funding, but adding inmates to the facility comes at a cost for correctional workers, who say they already were struggling with the workload.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico residents ask questions about future of town’s police department
Residents had plenty of questions for Mexico officials, who described hiring difficulties and staff stress as leading causes for ‘idling’ the police department.
Posted inNation / World
Ohio police officer faces murder charge in shooting of pregnant Black woman
Ta’Kiya Young, 21, was confronted in her car by two officers last August for allegedly stealing bottles of alcohol. She was shot by Connor Grubb through the windshield after rolling slowly toward him.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man admits to having gun illegally
Authorities found a gun in the motor vehicle Bret Binette was driving.
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Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton likely done for the season
Paxton was diagnosed with a partial right calf tear after leaving his start Sunday in the first inning.