Triple Murder Sentence
(Bangor) – A Garland man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her two children will spend the rest of his life in prison. A judge sentenced Keith Coleman yesterday to three life terms for the December 2014 killings that left Christina Sargent, her 10-year old son and 8-year old daughter dead. Coleman also raped the young girl. Justice Ann Murray said Coleman showed no remorse for the killings.
More Charges
(Blue Hill) – The Blue Hill man charged with robbing a Brewer motel this week is now charged in a pair of business thefts in his home town. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department reports to Star 97-7 they arrested 49-year old Anthony Yurchick for breaking into gas pumps at the Tradewinds Marketplace and stealing keys and other items in a break-in at the Turnsyle Thrift Shop last weekend. Police arrested Yurchick in Brewer after Tuesday morning’s hold up at the Brewer Motor Inn.
Mt. Desert Selectman
(Mt. Desert) – Selectmen in Mt. Desert have appointed a 5th Selectman to serve until next May. The Mt. Desert Islander reports Gordon Beck will replace Brian Reilly who resigned after taking a different job. Three people offered to serve out Reilly’s term, and all said there would be no hard feelings if the Selectmen didn’t appoint them to the temporary post. The seat goes up for election in May.
Swan’s Island Electric
(Swan’s Island) The Public Utilities Commission has rejected a proposal for Emera Maine to take over electric service on Swan’s Island and Frenchboro. Fewer than 400 people live on the two islands and overwhelmingly favor dissolving the Swan’s Island Electric Cooperative and buying less expensive electricity from Emera. They also want Emera to take the islands’ 4-hundred-thousand-dollar annual operating costs and spread it amongst all their customers. PUC Administrative Director Harry Lanphear (LAN-fear) says two of the 3 commissioners rejected the stipulation. Once the written order is published about the PUC’s decision, Swan’s Island and the Office of the Public Advocate have 20 days to appeal the ruling.
Sex Crimes
(Ellsworth) A 35-year-old man from Ellsworth is charged with sex crimes against a child. The Ellsworth Police Department reports to Star 97-7 they were investigating a possible sexual abuse case against Eric Haslam. That case remains under investigation, but in the meantime evidence led police to arrest Haslam for Visual Sexual Aggression on a child under 14. The alleged offense took place in 2010.
EU Lobster Ban
(Portland) Swedish officials have told The Associated Press that the country is working on a new proposal about how to deal with American lobsters that have turned up in Swedish waters. Sweden wanted the European Union to consider a ban of imports of American lobsters into the EU. The call came after Sweden announced it had found 32 American lobsters in its waters. EU officials turned away the request in October.
Unsafe Waterways
(Ellsworth) The city of Ellsworth is warning folks to keep off the Union River and Leonard Lake. In a Facebook post the City writes Leonard Lake is part of the Union River with a swift, strong current that does not freeze in the same manner as a typical lake. They advise everyone to stay off the ice in that area and to be sure to inform children of the dangers.
Therapist Sentenced
(Scarborough) A former Scarborough therapist has admitted in a plea deal that he sexually assaulted a client and then wrongfully contacted her as he awaited trial. The Portland Press Herald reports Kelly O’Rourke, of Portland, will serve two years in prison after pleading guilty on Wednesday to a gross sexual assault charge and violating the conditions of his release. O’Rourke has apologized to the victim.
Sports
High School Basketball – Boys
Washington Academy 62, Ellsworth 53
Machias 65, Deer Isle-Stonington 29
Narraguagus 63, Shead 44
College: Men’s – New Hampshire 74, Maine 63
Women’s – New Hampshire 50, Maine 44
NHL: Chicago Blackhawks at Boston
College Hockey: Maine plays at BU
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