Etna man, 18, who threatened ‘Lewiston part two’ posed credible risk of violence, complaint says

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Published
November 1, 2023

Etna man, 18, who threatened ‘Lewiston part two’ posed credible risk of violence, complaint says

Michael Bowden was arrested Sunday after he appeared to threaten to commit a shooting at the Walmart Supercenter in Palmyra, where he worked previously, and an internal investigation by the company deemed him a credible threat, according to a criminal complaint.
Published
October 31, 2023

Etna man arrested after threatening ‘Lewiston part two’ in social media photo, authorities say

Michael Bowden, 18, was arrested after sheriff's officials say he posed with a bolt-action rifle and ammunition outside a Palmyra Walmart, threatening in a social media post to commit a mass shooting like the one last week in Lewiston.
Published
September 22, 2023

Unconventional high school course has Newport-area students hooked

Nokomis Regional High School has a philosophy of 'doing high school differently,' and it's doing that with a new English elective in which students learn the art of fly-fishing.
Published
July 18, 2023

Hartland man arrested on allegations he stole power tools from Palmyra garage

Somerset County sheriff's officials say Guy Maloon, 34, entered the garage in Palmyra last week and took over $2,500 worth of tools.
Published
May 25, 2023

Palmyra couple indicted on charges they operated methamphetamine lab, endangered children

Jessica Quimby, 44, and Joseph R. Quimby, 41, were indicted last week by a Somerset County grand jury and are facing charges that include aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and endangering the welfare of a child.

Published
May 4, 2023

St. Albans man killed when car crosses centerline in Palmyra and hits tractor-trailer

Officials: Robert Sylvia, 67, died Thursday and a juvenile passenger was hurt when Sylvia's subcompact car crossed into the path of the tractor-trailer on Ell Hill Road.
Published
October 29, 2022

Deer hunters see fruitful start to firearm season

The firearm hunting season for deer kicked off Saturday with Maine resident hunting day, and many local hunters found success according to several central Maine tagging stations.
Published
July 15, 2022

Killer’s spiritual beliefs a factor as authorities weigh request for increased privileges

Enoch Petrucelly, who was found not criminally responsible for stabbing his brother to death in 2008 and committed to the custody of the state, is seeking increased autonomy.
Published
July 15, 2022

Woman arrested following early morning Palmyra fire, authorities say

Alison Trask, 44, is facing arson and other charges after the fire Thursday destroyed a house and two motor homes, and substantially damaged a garage, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Published
March 2, 2022

Two hurt in fire and apparent explosion that destroy Palmyra home

The two who suffered burns Tuesday night were among five people who escaped the home on Meadow Lane, which is off Wyman Road in Palmyra.

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