UPDATE: Sabattus police rule out gunshot as cause of dog’s death SABATTUS — Police are investigating the apparent shooting of a 12-year-old dog whose body was found 50 yards from his Bowdoinham Road home. On Tuesday, Danial Sabine posted a Facebook report about the grisly death of his dog, a toothless Yorkie named Wilson. The post […]
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Woman calls out Auburn school official Chris Langlis for ‘racist’ post
On Tuesday, Rae Washington, an African-American graduate student in Texas, posted a comment on Macy’s Facebook page responding to a promotional giveaway for a makeup bag. “Ohh that bag is too cute! Looks like I have some shopping to do!” Washington posted under her FB name, Cho Large, with a profile photo that clearly shows […]
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Supreme court throws out conviction based on Facebook threats
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out the conviction of a Pennsylvania man convicted of making threats on Facebook, but dodged the free speech issues that had made the case intriguing to First Amendment advocates. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for seven justices, said it was not enough for prosecutors to show that […]
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Contest counts bulky waste in Auburn spring cleanup
AUBURN — The city will test to see how good residents are at estimating the weight of their trash with a new spring cleanup contest. Jaclyn Beebe, planner for the Auburn Public Services Department, said the city is taking guesses for how much bulky waste, in tons, residents leave at their curbs for city crews […]
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Willette says he won’t resign over Facebook post
UPDATED 2:43 P.M.: AUGUSTA — A state senator said Wednesday that he has no intention of resigning over a series of offensive Facebook posts, including one that suggests President Barack Obama’s family members are part of the Islamic State group. The Maine Democratic Party has called on Republican Sen. Michael Willette to step down over what […]
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Wilton Finance Committee needs members
WILTON — The town Finance Committee needs new members. Although Town Manager Rhonda Irish will bring one name before the Board of Selectpersons Tuesday, Jan. 20, for reappointment, she is also looking for three other people interested in applying. The openings are for one-, two- and three-year terms. Finance Committee meetings will be held in […]
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Franklin County jail to reopen as a full-service facility in six weeks
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County jail will reopen as a fully operational, full-time jail in six weeks, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Monday night. The state Board of Corrections approved the measure in a special meeting Monday to help ease overcrowding in the consolidated county jail system. Franklin County jail was reduced to a 72-hour […]
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All Wheels Off Road Park closed, except for friends and family
LEWISTON — Whether he has city approval or not, Don Arel still has his land and he still has his friends. And his friends still want to use his land. “I’m not inviting anyone, but if my friends ask if they can come over and play, I say ‘fine,’” he said. “Me, my friends and […]
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Sorensen posted picture on own Facebook page
A story that ran Sunday, Aug. 17, on Page C7 on contained incorrect information. David Sorensen, the communications director for the Maine Republican Party, posted a photo of himself and Mike Michaud on his Facebook page. The information was incorrectly reported by the Sun Journal.
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Analysis: Social messaging in Maine’s political campaigns has become downright anti-social
LEWISTON — In the battle to message voters, political campaigns and their supporters in Maine are increasingly turning to social media — including Twitter and Facebook — to promote candidates and causes. But, the ever-evolving and instant medium also presents pitfalls and problems that may cause more trouble than they are worth. And, some experts […]