2023 – Page 747 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Prosecutors paint Sam Bankman-Fried as a liar; defense says he was ‘reasonable’

by Tory Newmyer and Eli Tan October 4, 2023October 5, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial begins in earnest Wednesday as a jury is finalized and prosecutors and the defense make their opening statements.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Richard Whiting unopposed for Auburn City Council in Ward 1

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023

Name: Richard Whiting Age: 68 Occupation: Retired; former executive director of Auburn Housing Authority Political Experience: Former chairman Legislative Policy Committee, Maine Association of Public Housing Directors; former Auburn Planning Board member; chairman of 2010 Comprehensive Plan Committee; city councilor. Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate for this seat? I […]

Nation / World, New England, News

Massachusetts shooting claims life of baby delivered after mother was one of several hit by gunfire

by Carol Semple October 4, 2023October 4, 2023

Authorities say the baby of a pregnant woman who was shot following a fight on a downtown street was delivered at a hospital and died.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation / World

Suspect charged in Tupac’s fatal shooting makes first court appearance in Las Vegas

by RIO YAMAT and KEN RITTER October 4, 2023October 5, 2023

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis was arrested and charged in the 1996 fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur last week.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man charged with exposing himself, forcing his way into woman’s car

by Mark LaFlamme October 4, 2023October 5, 2023

Christopher M. Good, who had recently been released from prison, was facing a slew of charges, including three counts of indecent exposure and a charge of attempted sexual assault.

Nation / World, News, Politics

McCarthy’s ouster leaves House adrift as divided Republicans seek a new leader

by FARNOUSH AMIRI and STEPHEN GROVES October 4, 2023October 4, 2023

It is a wide open battle for the job just as Congress faces a new deadline to fund the government by mid-November, but work on that legislation is on hold due to the vacancy in the speaker’s office.

Bethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 4, 2023

October 4, 2023

• Kenneth D. Blue, 32, of 913 Valley Road, Waterford, on a charge of domestic violence criminal threatening, 8:23 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Oxford County Jail in Paris by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Richard I. Bragdon Jr., 44, of 22 Radcliff St., Norway, on charges of driving to endanger and violation of condition […]