Keene Trial
(Ellsworth) – Opening arguments could start this afternoon in a young Bar Harbor man’s murder trail. Lawyers are expected to finish picking a jury this morning in 21-year old Jalique Keene’s murder trial. He’s accused of raping and strangling Mikaela Conley just about a year ago after she’d given him a ride home from a Boston airport. Prosecutors say surveillance video showed Keene carrying Conley’s body on his shoulders at the Connors/Emerson school complex the night she disappeared.
Woodstock Fatal
(Woodstock) – Investigators in Western Maine say a car rammed another vehicle from behind causing the vehicle in front to lose control and roll over, killing the driver. State Police spokesman Steve McCausland tells Star 97.7 that officers have located the offending car, but they’ve not yet found the driver. Police were waiting to notify relatives before releasing the victim’s name. The crash happened yesterday afternoon on Route 26 in Woodstock, closing the road for several hours.
Bank Robber Sentenced
(Portland) – A federal judge has sentenced a bank robber from Lewiston to nearly 6-years in prison. The US Attorney’s office reports to Star 97.7 that 58-year old Keith Phillips held up an Androscoggin Bank branch last June, handing a teller a note and demanding money. He absconded with $2-thousand dollars, and Judge Halsey Frank ordered Phillips to pay that money back to the bank. Phillips pled guilty last December.
Belfast Driver Pleads Guilty
(Belfast) – A driver who ran a stop sign during a brief police chase in Belfast last year had admitted he committed several crimes. The Pen Bay Pilot reports 22-year old Leonid Richter pled guilty to OUI, failing to stop at a stop sign, and driving to endanger among other crimes. He’s received a complex deferred disposition sentence that will see his already suspended driver’s license suspended for another 3-years. If he stays clean, some of the charges will get dismissed.
Criminal Mischief
(Brewer) Brewer police are investigating the report of bullets hitting a vehicle traveling on North Main Street late Sunday while at the same time residents at area homes reported windows being damaged by bullets. Brewer police say detectives determined that NO firearms were used in these incidents, though police have not said what weapon may have caused the damage. The incidents have been labeled criminal mischief and reckless conduct and the investigation is on-going. Anyone with information is asked to contact Brewer police.
Community Conversation
(Ellsworth) A panel of experts will discuss how Ellsworth’s outdoor recreation could be more viable. Heart of Ellsworth executive director Cara Romano says the next Community Conversation is in collaboration with Down-East Acadia Regional Tourism and the newly created Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation. This is Heart of Ellsworth’s final Community Conversation before summer break. It’s tomorrow evening (Wed) at 5:30 in the former JB Atlantic Building on Main Street.
Volunteer Orientation
(Hancock) If you have a passion for preserving natural places within our community and enjoy meeting new people, Frenchman Bay Conservancy could use your help. A free volunteer orientation and open house are planned for Thursday. Spokesman Austin Schuver says folks are needed to assist with a wide variety of projects. FBC staff will provide an overview of conservation programs and a summary of the volunteer roles available.
Jordan Homestead Preserve
(Ellsworth) The Jordan Homestead Preserve on Bayside Road in Ellsworth will become more accessible in the near future. Frenchman Bay Conservancy is the recipient of a $15-thousand-dollar grant awarded by the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund. The money will be used to create a parking area and improve a public trail. The city of Ellsworth is also contributing $25-hundred-dollars to help Frenchman Bay Conservancy protect and preserve the 31-acre parcel that they acquired in November 2017.
Roofer Death Plea
(Portland) A Saco-based contractor has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter following the death of a worker. 44-year-old Shawn Purvis faces one count of manslaughter and one count of workplace manslaughter in the death of 30-year-old Alan Loignon, his half-brother. Loignon fell off a roof in December in Portland. The Portland Herald reports that Purvis has said he cannot force his roofers to use safety gear he provides because they’re self-employed subcontractors, not employees. A Department of Labor spokeswoman said general contractors are responsible for work site safety, regardless of whether workers are contractors.
ME Unemployment
(Augusta) Unemployment in Maine continues to hold steady at a little more than 3% amid a record-setting stretch of low joblessness. The Maine Department of Labor says the preliminary adjusted unemployment estimate for April was 3.3%. That’s the same as last year, and down from 3.4% in March.
Sports
- Boston Red Sox 12 Toronto Blue Jays 2
- The Sox send Eduardo Rodriguez against the Blue Jays tonight.
- The Golden State Warriors are headed to their 5th straight NBA final after a 119-117 win in overtime against Portland to sweep the series. The Warriors await the winner of the Milwaukee/Toronto series.
- The Bruins could find out their opponent for the Stanley Cup tonight as ST. Louis and San Jose play for the western conference title. St. Louis leads the series 3-2.
High School Baseball
Hermon 7 Brewer 1
