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Kerry Brookes is a journalist for WMTW-TV, covering local news in the state of Maine, with a focus on the city of Portland. With a keen interest in community issues and public safety, Kerry delivers timely and accurate reporting on a range of topics, including crime, emergencies, recalls, and local events.

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Lewiston city council votes on demolition of 149 College Street Infinite Scroll Enabled The garage at 149 College St. in Lewiston, Maine, was demolished after it was heavily damaged by a fire at the home on Aug. 28, 2024. Police said the home has been involved in an ongoing drug investigation. Lewiston city council votes on demolition of 149 College Street City councilors discussed the fate of the condemned building, following a fire that seriously damaged the attached garage in late August. Updated: 12:46 AM EDT Sep 4, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled A home that was the center of multiple drug busts in recent months, as well as a serious fire in late August, has been condemned and ordered demolished by Lewiston's city council. City leaders discussed 149 College Street during Tuesday night's council meeting. The unanimous vote means the owner must immediately secure the property. According to city attorney, within 30 days they must either demolish the building or come up with a plan to remediate the numerous issues laid out by code enforcement officials. At least four drug busts had been carried out at the home this year, according to Lewiston police, including one in mid-August in which five people were arrested.The City of Lewiston Planning & Code Enforcement Department recently cited 149 College St. for health and safety violations because of trash and debris accumulated outside, including drug paraphernalia and human waste. Then on Aug. 29 a fire broke out at the home. The cause remains unknown after the garage collapsed, injuring two firefighters. The day after the fire, Code Enforcement director Jon Connor told Maine's Total Coverage "it's just uninhabitable for humans right now." Tuesday night, code enforcement officer Travis Tardif told the council that a bucket full of used needles outside the home had been knocked over while firefighters were trying to put out of the flames. Needles were reportedly strewn across a portion of the yard, complicating response efforts. Tardif also presented several photos from inside the home, including one of a paper bowl being used as an ashtray. 23 people were reportedly living in the home at one point, with no running water since early August, and no electricity since June. In what Connor and Tardif said was the likelihood of the building owner not abiding by the demolition order, Lewiston's city attorney explained that the council has the authority to vote to proceed with the demolition at city expense. The cost can then be recouped through either civil action or a special tax. Connor said Tardif has worked with the building owners since February to try and remediate the health and safety code violations. Tardif described the owners, listed in public records as Matthew R. Brissette and Michelle L. Martin, as not being very "responsive" to those efforts. “This building...it meets the definition it meets the criteria of a dangerous building," Connor told the city council. "We would love the owner to come forward and do something with the building. We've tried, we've implored, code officer Tardif has worked with the owner," Connor said. "We just do not see that happening, and short of compelling the owner to sell the building to us or to someone else, we see this as the best alternative right now.” LEWISTON, Maine — Lewiston Code Enforcement Dept. Bucket of needles on 149 College Street, from presentation by code enforcement Director Jonathan Connor and enforcement officer Travis Tardif to Lewiston City Council on Aug. 3, 2024 Rossen Reports: This gadget will pull every drop from squeeze bottles Jeff Rossen shares tips to help you get every last bit out of products like toothpaste, makeup and condiments, saving you money. Next Story Rossen Reports: This gadget will pull every drop from squeeze bottles Jeff Rossen shares tips to help you get every last bit out of products like toothpaste, makeup and condiments, saving you money. Updated: 4:06 PM EDT Sep 3, 2024 Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. ✕ Rawson reports, sharing hacks to squeeze out every last drop of what you buy right out. So your money doesn't go in the trash. Think about things like toothpaste or lotions or sunscreen. Anything with one of these like squeeze bottles. You can never really get it all out. Right. Well, we found this really cool thing on Amazon book. It's in my back pocket. Got two of these for 10 bucks, right? Two for 10. All you do to get the last stuff is you see the thing right over there, you stick this right in there like that. Then all of *** sudden you just twist this and this is how you get the toothpaste out. So let me open the top here, right? So you roll it around, look at it kind of rolls around in there and watch at the very end of the bottle. I mean, look at this thing up, boom. How cool is that? And I can, I can just keep going. Look at it'll give me right to the end. You would have thrown this out by now. You can get two of these for 10 bucks. Just search toothpaste squeezer on Amazon. Awesome. Next, your makeup is that tube of lipstick? Really empty. So this is one of my favorite lipsticks. You can tell I've really kind of used this down to the very end. My producer Ally showing you just how much product you're wasting. If you think it's empty, you are wrong. Check this out, there's *** little sticker here on the bottom, some lipsticks the way they're manufactured like this one, for example, there's this little hole here. What I'm gonna do is I'm gonna take just like *** makeup brush, anything like this that you can kind of do. Make sure it's clean first, we cleaned it off. I'm gonna put that through the bottom and look at how much is still in there. That's like *** whole another thing of lipstick. Are you kidding me? Now? Let's head to the fridge for your condiments like ketchup mustard and mayo. Yeah, it's always so annoying, isn't it? When you have that much left? It's like kind of on the bottom. You turn it upside down forever and it like never comes out. You're just like hitting the bottle. Watch the eu physics. This is really, really cool. I'm gonna look like *** moron but you'll be in the privacy of your own home. Don't do it on national television like me. So tighten this up. Ok. Tighten, make sure the lids very tight then watch this. You wanna go back circular motion and do this. I'm gonna ask my producer. How long do I do this for? I'm good. I'm good. Well, maybe I just like doing it. Ok. It's good. Arm workout. All right. And look, it's already all in the bottom. Look at that. It's all gone from the top. Come over here for *** second. Look at that right out. There are even many spatulas you can buy that. I found for things like plastic jars, squeeze tubes to help scoop everything out. I'm gonna give you some of those links. All the links we talked about in my Rawson Reports newsletter. That's where you can also find the exclusive deals and bonus content. It comes straight to your inbox and it's free. No one's asking you for *** credit card, just sign up, it's free Rawson reports.com. Back to you. Rossen Reports: This gadget will pull every drop from squeeze bottles Jeff Rossen shares tips to help you get every last bit out of products like toothpaste, makeup and condiments, saving you money. Updated: 4:06 PM EDT Sep 3, 2024 Think about how often you throw out bottles of makeup, toothpaste and jars of food you store in the fridge. Are they really empty? Rossen Reports found hacks to help you beat product waste and save money.Squeeze every last drop out of your toothpasteToothpaste tube almost empty? We tested these stainless-steel toothpaste rollers from Amazon to get every last bit out of the tube. Load them up and twist the handle – and this tool will help you get the rest of the toothpaste out with ease.Hidden lipstickTwisting your lipstick and there's no more product coming out? There's probably more in the tube that you can't see. Use a small tool with a flat surface, like a steel cosmetic spatula, to pull out the remaining lipstick. Transfer it to a small container for storage and use a lip brush to apply the remaining product.Scrape out liquid productDo you have a liquid product that's stuck on the sides of the packaging – like concealer, liquid foundation or bottles of lotion? Use a tool like The Spatty, a mini silicone spatula, to get into those hard-to-reach places, and scrape out the remaining product.A condiment bottle hack that doubles as an arm workoutThis genius hack will help get out ketchup, mustard and mayo that's stuck in the bottom of the bottle. Make sure the lid is secure, then hold the bottle and rotate your arm backward a few times in a circular motion, as Jeff Rossen does in the video above. This will force the liquid in the bottle from the base to the bottleneck.Have a question for Jeff Rossen? He's answering your consumer questions every Friday in the new segment "Rossen Responds." Email your questions to him at [email protected]. Want bonus content and exclusive deals? Make sure to sign up for our free newsletter at RossenReports.com. Squeeze every last drop out of your toothpaste Hidden lipstick Scrape out liquid product A condiment bottle hack that doubles as an arm workout

By: Kerry Brookes

City councilors discussed the fate of the condemned building, following a fire that seriously damaged the attached garage in late August.

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Driver crashes sedan into train at Auburn railroad crossing Infinite Scroll Enabled Driver crashes sedan into train at Auburn railroad crossing According to police, the driver did not see the train or flashing lights in time to stop before colliding with the train. Updated: 10:26 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ HAPPENING NOW AT 10 -- IN AUBURN -- A MAN IS SAFE TONIGHT AFTER RUNNING INTO A FREIGHT TRAIN WITH HIS CAR JUST BEFORE EIGHT.... POLICE SAY IT HAPPENED NEAR 140 RODMAN ROAD. THEY ALSO SAY THE CROSSING'S LIGHTS AND BELL WERE WORKING WHEN THE CRASH HAPPENED. 29-YEAR-OLD GERALD NOVACH OF DENBORO, PENNSYLVANIA SAYS HE DIDN'T SEE THE TRAIN OR FLASHING LIGHTS BEFORE H Driver crashes sedan into train at Auburn railroad crossing According to police, the driver did not see the train or flashing lights in time to stop before colliding with the train. Updated: 10:26 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Police say a 29-year-old man will recover from minor injuries after his car collided with a freight train in Auburn. First responders were called to the railroad crossing near 140 Rodman Road at around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, where they learned that a freight train had been passing slowly through the crossing when the crash happened. Police tell Maine's Total Coverage that Gerald Novach of Denboro, Pennsylvania reported not seeing the train or the warning lights marking the crossing in time to stop his Hyundai sedan. Officials say they do not know why Novach did not see the train or warning lights or here the bell. There is no crossing arm system in the area to bar cars from passing through when a train is crossing the road. The locomotive and empty tanker car appears to have minor damage. Novach's car had to be towed from the area as it was totaled, with the airbags deployed inside. No other injuries were reportedly involved. AUBURN, Maine — RETRO FIND: You won't believe who was behind bizarre 1994 heist of a 100-pound pumpkin The ransom note read, “We have your pumpkin. Do not call the police.” Next Story RETRO FIND: You won't believe who was behind bizarre 1994 heist of a 100-pound pumpkin The ransom note read, “We have your pumpkin. Do not call the police.” Updated: 12:04 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ I wonder if this reporter would tell the truth. Yes, we will. But first is that *** pumpkin cookie? No, they're oatmeal cookies and they're good. But *** no good, no mercy crime has been committed October on Atwood Street and *** 100 pound pumpkin is missing from the hair salon's front porch. We have your pumpkin. Do not call the police. If you do, we will kill him. Let your conscience be your guy. PP sign Pepe could be Peter Peter or maybe this guy. What are you doing then? Who did, who would snatch *** giant gourd meant for *** guess. It's wake contest destined for *** school kids celebration? No, I haven't seen it but I heard somebody saw it on the subway. I think uh do is having pumpkin pie for dessert today. There are clues. We all share the pumpkin seeds today and more ransom notes. That's the pumpkin with ***, looks like *** clock and something taped to it. It looks like *** bomb taped to it like they're threatening to blow it up if we do anything that they don't want us to do. But no response yet to the offers of reward. The guess work goes on publicity. Then wait *** minute. Did you hear what that guy just said? You don't think and cut? RETRO FIND: You won't believe who was behind bizarre 1994 heist of a 100-pound pumpkin The ransom note read, “We have your pumpkin. Do not call the police.” Updated: 12:04 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 It was October 1994, and the city of Pittsburgh woke to a terrible tragedy.A 100-pound pumpkin, destined for a school contest, had been stolen off the porch of a local hair salon.“We have your pumpkin. Do not call the police.”Multiple ransom notes were left. Harrowing pictures showed the gourd in increasingly dangerous situations.Who would do such a terrible thing? Who stole the massive pumpkin?The answer might surprise you.WATCH the hilarious video to find out who was behind the case of the purloined pumpkin.If you enjoyed this video, here are a few more blasts from the past: PITTSBURGH —

Driver crashes sedan into train at Auburn railroad crossing Infinite Scroll Enabled Driver crashes sedan into train at Auburn railroad crossing According to police, the driver did not see the train or flashing lights in time to stop before colliding with the train. Updated: 10:26 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ HAPPENING NOW AT 10 -- IN AUBURN -- A MAN IS SAFE TONIGHT AFTER RUNNING INTO A FREIGHT TRAIN WITH HIS CAR JUST BEFORE EIGHT.... POLICE SAY IT HAPPENED NEAR 140 RODMAN ROAD. THEY ALSO SAY THE CROSSING'S LIGHTS AND BELL WERE WORKING WHEN THE CRASH HAPPENED. 29-YEAR-OLD GERALD NOVACH OF DENBORO, PENNSYLVANIA SAYS HE DIDN'T SEE THE TRAIN OR FLASHING LIGHTS BEFORE H Driver crashes sedan into train at Auburn railroad crossing According to police, the driver did not see the train or flashing lights in time to stop before colliding with the train. Updated: 10:26 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Police say a 29-year-old man will recover from minor injuries after his car collided with a freight train in Auburn. First responders were called to the railroad crossing near 140 Rodman Road at around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, where they learned that a freight train had been passing slowly through the crossing when the crash happened. Police tell Maine's Total Coverage that Gerald Novach of Denboro, Pennsylvania reported not seeing the train or the warning lights marking the crossing in time to stop his Hyundai sedan. Officials say they do not know why Novach did not see the train or warning lights or here the bell. There is no crossing arm system in the area to bar cars from passing through when a train is crossing the road. The locomotive and empty tanker car appears to have minor damage. Novach's car had to be towed from the area as it was totaled, with the airbags deployed inside. No other injuries were reportedly involved. AUBURN, Maine — RETRO FIND: You won't believe who was behind bizarre 1994 heist of a 100-pound pumpkin The ransom note read, “We have your pumpkin. Do not call the police.” Next Story RETRO FIND: You won't believe who was behind bizarre 1994 heist of a 100-pound pumpkin The ransom note read, “We have your pumpkin. Do not call the police.” Updated: 12:04 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ I wonder if this reporter would tell the truth. Yes, we will. But first is that *** pumpkin cookie? No, they're oatmeal cookies and they're good. But *** no good, no mercy crime has been committed October on Atwood Street and *** 100 pound pumpkin is missing from the hair salon's front porch. We have your pumpkin. Do not call the police. If you do, we will kill him. Let your conscience be your guy. PP sign Pepe could be Peter Peter or maybe this guy. What are you doing then? Who did, who would snatch *** giant gourd meant for *** guess. It's wake contest destined for *** school kids celebration? No, I haven't seen it but I heard somebody saw it on the subway. I think uh do is having pumpkin pie for dessert today. There are clues. We all share the pumpkin seeds today and more ransom notes. That's the pumpkin with ***, looks like *** clock and something taped to it. It looks like *** bomb taped to it like they're threatening to blow it up if we do anything that they don't want us to do. But no response yet to the offers of reward. The guess work goes on publicity. Then wait *** minute. Did you hear what that guy just said? You don't think and cut? RETRO FIND: You won't believe who was behind bizarre 1994 heist of a 100-pound pumpkin The ransom note read, “We have your pumpkin. Do not call the police.” Updated: 12:04 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 It was October 1994, and the city of Pittsburgh woke to a terrible tragedy.A 100-pound pumpkin, destined for a school contest, had been stolen off the porch of a local hair salon.“We have your pumpkin. Do not call the police.”Multiple ransom notes were left. Harrowing pictures showed the gourd in increasingly dangerous situations.Who would do such a terrible thing? Who stole the massive pumpkin?The answer might surprise you.WATCH the hilarious video to find out who was behind the case of the purloined pumpkin.If you enjoyed this video, here are a few more blasts from the past: PITTSBURGH —

By: Kerry Brookes

According to police, the driver did not see the train or flashing lights in time to stop before colliding with the train.

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Several flights scheduled at Portland Jetport delayed, canceled or diverted Infinite Scroll Enabled Portland Jetport Several flights scheduled at Portland Jetport delayed, canceled or diverted Though fog may be a factor, the reason for the flight impacts is unclear as of early Friday morning. Updated: 12:12 AM EDT Sep 20, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Multiple flights appear to have been diverted from the Portland International Jetport Thursday night. The jetport's flight status website showed multiple flights from several airlines having been canceled, delayed or even diverted. According to flight tracking site FlightAware, one Delta flight from New York made it to Portland, circled at least once and flew south to Logan Airport in Boston. A media relations specialist for Massport (Massachusetts Port Authority), reached late Thursday night, was able to speak to Logan Airport operations staff, but it remained unclear why they had diverted. Maine's Total Coverage has reached out multiple times to several Jetport officials by email and phone, but have not heard back. We have also reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration. Though no official weather advisory was issued for the area Thursday night, visibility was low due to fog, which may have contributed to concerns about safe landings. The Jetport's primary east/west runway has been closed since the morning of Sept. 11 due to a five-month-long taxiway restructuring project. All air traffic is being conducted on the north-south runway until Sept. 25. This is a developing situation. This article will be updated as we learn more. Portland Jetport Shohei Ohtani becomes the first major league player with 50 homers, 50 stolen bases in a season Next Story Shohei Ohtani becomes the first major league player with 50 homers, 50 stolen bases in a season Updated: 8:13 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. ✕ $16 million. That's what federal prosecutors say. Shoe O Tai's interpreter. Ipe Mitsuharu stole from the major league baseball star. According to the complaint, Mr Mitsu stole this money largely to finance his voracious appetite for illegal US. Attorney Martin Estrada said, quote, Mr Otani is considered *** victim in this case and there is no evidence to indicate he authorized the transfers. Forbes reports. Mizuhara allegedly had access to Otani S bank account because he helped him create it. Mizuhara reportedly transferred large sums of money to bookmakers accounts. Otani arrived from Japan in 2018 and signed the largest contract in MLB history at $700 million over 10 years when he joined the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani becomes the first major league player with 50 homers, 50 stolen bases in a season Updated: 8:13 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season during the most spectacular game of a history-making career for the Los Angeles Dodgers star, going deep three times and swiping two bags on Thursday against the Miami Marlins.Related video above: Interpreter charged with stealing $16 million from Shohei OhtaniOhtani hit his 49th homer in the sixth inning, his 50th in the seventh and his 51st in the ninth. He finished 6 for 6 with 10 RBIs while becoming the first big league player to hit three homers and steal two bases in a game.The Japanese superstar reached the second deck in right-center on two of his three homers at LoanDepot Park. In the sixth inning, he launched a 1-1 slider from George Soriano 438 feet for his 49th.Ohtani hit his 50th homer in the seventh inning, an opposite-field, two-run shot to left against Marlins reliever Mike Baumann. Then, in the ninth, his 51st traveled 440 feet to right-center, a three-run shot against Marlins second baseman Vidal Brujan, who came in to pitch with the game out of hand.Ohtani took care of the stolen bases earlier in the game, swiping his 50th in the first and his 51st in the second.The Japanese superstar led off the game with double against Edward Cabrera and swiped third on the front end of a double steal with Freddie Freeman, who reached on a walk.Ohtani has been successful on his last 28 stolen base attempts.He reached the 50-50 milestone in his 150th game. Ohtani was already the sixth player in major league history and the fastest ever to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season, needing just 126 games.Ohtani's previous career high in homers was 46 for the Los Angeles Angels in 2021, when he also made 23 starts on the mound and won his first of two American League MVP awards.Already the consensus best player in baseball whose accomplishments as a pitcher and batter outpaced even Babe Ruth, Ohtani reached new heights as an offensive player while taking the year off from pitching.Ohtani signed a $700 million, 10-year deal with the Dodgers last December. The two-way star, who previously spent six years with the Los Angeles Angels, has played exclusively at designated hitter this season as he rehabilitates after surgery a year ago for an injured elbow ligament.Preparation was a key to Ohtani becoming the first member of the 50-50 club. He regularly huddled with the team's hitting coaches and studied video of opposing pitchers to understand their tendencies with hitters and baserunners.“I see all the work he puts in,” Dodgers catcher Will Smith said recently. “It's not like he goes out there and it's too easy for him. He works harder than anybody. He scouts really hard. He's playing a different game so it's fun to see.”Ohtani appeared to make the 50-50 mark his mission. He increased the frequency of his base-stealing attempts and in turn his success rate went up.But that may not be the case next year when he returns to the mound.“He's not pitching this year so I think he is emptying the tank offensively,” Manager Dave Roberts said. “I do think the power, the on-base (percentage), the average, I think he can do that as a pitcher. He's done something pretty similar like that with his OPS. But as far as the stolen bases go, I'm not sure about that.”Ohtani's teammates have enjoyed watching him crush home runs and scamper around the bases.“I'm honestly kind of trying to learn from him just seeing the way he goes about his day-to-day business. He's very consistent, the same demeanor throughout,” outfielder Tommy Edman said recently. “I think that's why he's such a good player.”Third baseman Max Muncy added, “Every night I feel like he does something that we haven't seen.”What's next for Ohtani?The Dodgers are headed to the postseason in October, which will be another first for Ohtani. He never made it there with the Angels, who never had a winning record during his tenure in Anaheim.Another potential first could be earning National League MVP honors as a designated hitter. No player who got most of his playing time as a DH — without pitching — has ever won MVP, although Don Baylor, Edgar Martinez and David Ortiz placed high in the vote.It would be Ohtani's third career MVP award.___AP Sports Writer Beth Harris in Los Angeles contributed to this report. MIAMI — Marta Lavandier Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after hitting his 50th home run of the season during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami.

Several flights scheduled at Portland Jetport delayed, canceled or diverted Infinite Scroll Enabled Portland Jetport Several flights scheduled at Portland Jetport delayed, canceled or diverted Though fog may be a factor, the reason for the flight impacts is unclear as of early Friday morning. Updated: 12:12 AM EDT Sep 20, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Multiple flights appear to have been diverted from the Portland International Jetport Thursday night. The jetport's flight status website showed multiple flights from several airlines having been canceled, delayed or even diverted. According to flight tracking site FlightAware, one Delta flight from New York made it to Portland, circled at least once and flew south to Logan Airport in Boston. A media relations specialist for Massport (Massachusetts Port Authority), reached late Thursday night, was able to speak to Logan Airport operations staff, but it remained unclear why they had diverted. Maine's Total Coverage has reached out multiple times to several Jetport officials by email and phone, but have not heard back. We have also reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration. Though no official weather advisory was issued for the area Thursday night, visibility was low due to fog, which may have contributed to concerns about safe landings. The Jetport's primary east/west runway has been closed since the morning of Sept. 11 due to a five-month-long taxiway restructuring project. All air traffic is being conducted on the north-south runway until Sept. 25. This is a developing situation. This article will be updated as we learn more. Portland Jetport Shohei Ohtani becomes the first major league player with 50 homers, 50 stolen bases in a season Next Story Shohei Ohtani becomes the first major league player with 50 homers, 50 stolen bases in a season Updated: 8:13 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. ✕ $16 million. That's what federal prosecutors say. Shoe O Tai's interpreter. Ipe Mitsuharu stole from the major league baseball star. According to the complaint, Mr Mitsu stole this money largely to finance his voracious appetite for illegal US. Attorney Martin Estrada said, quote, Mr Otani is considered *** victim in this case and there is no evidence to indicate he authorized the transfers. Forbes reports. Mizuhara allegedly had access to Otani S bank account because he helped him create it. Mizuhara reportedly transferred large sums of money to bookmakers accounts. Otani arrived from Japan in 2018 and signed the largest contract in MLB history at $700 million over 10 years when he joined the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani becomes the first major league player with 50 homers, 50 stolen bases in a season Updated: 8:13 PM EDT Sep 19, 2024 Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season during the most spectacular game of a history-making career for the Los Angeles Dodgers star, going deep three times and swiping two bags on Thursday against the Miami Marlins.Related video above: Interpreter charged with stealing $16 million from Shohei OhtaniOhtani hit his 49th homer in the sixth inning, his 50th in the seventh and his 51st in the ninth. He finished 6 for 6 with 10 RBIs while becoming the first big league player to hit three homers and steal two bases in a game.The Japanese superstar reached the second deck in right-center on two of his three homers at LoanDepot Park. In the sixth inning, he launched a 1-1 slider from George Soriano 438 feet for his 49th.Ohtani hit his 50th homer in the seventh inning, an opposite-field, two-run shot to left against Marlins reliever Mike Baumann. Then, in the ninth, his 51st traveled 440 feet to right-center, a three-run shot against Marlins second baseman Vidal Brujan, who came in to pitch with the game out of hand.Ohtani took care of the stolen bases earlier in the game, swiping his 50th in the first and his 51st in the second.The Japanese superstar led off the game with double against Edward Cabrera and swiped third on the front end of a double steal with Freddie Freeman, who reached on a walk.Ohtani has been successful on his last 28 stolen base attempts.He reached the 50-50 milestone in his 150th game. Ohtani was already the sixth player in major league history and the fastest ever to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season, needing just 126 games.Ohtani's previous career high in homers was 46 for the Los Angeles Angels in 2021, when he also made 23 starts on the mound and won his first of two American League MVP awards.Already the consensus best player in baseball whose accomplishments as a pitcher and batter outpaced even Babe Ruth, Ohtani reached new heights as an offensive player while taking the year off from pitching.Ohtani signed a $700 million, 10-year deal with the Dodgers last December. The two-way star, who previously spent six years with the Los Angeles Angels, has played exclusively at designated hitter this season as he rehabilitates after surgery a year ago for an injured elbow ligament.Preparation was a key to Ohtani becoming the first member of the 50-50 club. He regularly huddled with the team's hitting coaches and studied video of opposing pitchers to understand their tendencies with hitters and baserunners.“I see all the work he puts in,” Dodgers catcher Will Smith said recently. “It's not like he goes out there and it's too easy for him. He works harder than anybody. He scouts really hard. He's playing a different game so it's fun to see.”Ohtani appeared to make the 50-50 mark his mission. He increased the frequency of his base-stealing attempts and in turn his success rate went up.But that may not be the case next year when he returns to the mound.“He's not pitching this year so I think he is emptying the tank offensively,” Manager Dave Roberts said. “I do think the power, the on-base (percentage), the average, I think he can do that as a pitcher. He's done something pretty similar like that with his OPS. But as far as the stolen bases go, I'm not sure about that.”Ohtani's teammates have enjoyed watching him crush home runs and scamper around the bases.“I'm honestly kind of trying to learn from him just seeing the way he goes about his day-to-day business. He's very consistent, the same demeanor throughout,” outfielder Tommy Edman said recently. “I think that's why he's such a good player.”Third baseman Max Muncy added, “Every night I feel like he does something that we haven't seen.”What's next for Ohtani?The Dodgers are headed to the postseason in October, which will be another first for Ohtani. He never made it there with the Angels, who never had a winning record during his tenure in Anaheim.Another potential first could be earning National League MVP honors as a designated hitter. No player who got most of his playing time as a DH — without pitching — has ever won MVP, although Don Baylor, Edgar Martinez and David Ortiz placed high in the vote.It would be Ohtani's third career MVP award.___AP Sports Writer Beth Harris in Los Angeles contributed to this report. MIAMI — Marta Lavandier Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after hitting his 50th home run of the season during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami.

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Oakland woman arrested for infant's death in 2023 Lisa Barney was arrested by Maine State Police Friday morning. Infinite Scroll Enabled wmtw jail SOURCE: wmtw Oakland woman arrested for infant's death in 2023 Lisa Barney was arrested by Maine State Police Friday morning. Updated: 7:31 PM EDT Sep 20, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Maine State Police say a woman has been arrested for the death of an infant in Oakland in 2023. A spokesperson for state police says Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland, was arrested Friday morning for manslaughter.The charge follows an investigation of the death of a 4-month-old infant on Sept. 8, 2023. The infant reportedly received unspecified injuries during an incident a week earlier, on Aug. 31, 2023. An autopsy performed by the state medical examiner's office the day the baby died found that the manner of death was homicide. As is common in criminal cases involving children, authorities have not released any information regarding the child's injuries or identity. It is also unclear if Barney was related to the infant. On Thursday, the Kennebec County Grand Jury indicted Barney on the manslaughter charge. Following her arrest on Friday, state police say bail was set at $100,000 cash bail during an initial court appearance. OAKLAND, Maine — Kennebec County Jail New documentary chronicles the history of lowrider car culture “Lowrider Legacy” premieres just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month Next Story New documentary chronicles the history of lowrider car culture “Lowrider Legacy” premieres just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month Updated: 6:03 PM EDT Sep 20, 2024 Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ Cruising is alive and well, it's illegal to modify the suspension on *** vehicle. Modesto police patrol. Mckenry, *** low rider is making *** statement. The car does embody resistance at the state Capitol, *** proposal to repeal *** ban on low rider cruising. We believe that cruising is not *** crime. Could you call it systemic racism? Yes. Her own gente went to fight for our right when they stood up, then we're gonna stand up now. New documentary chronicles the history of lowrider car culture “Lowrider Legacy” premieres just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month Updated: 6:03 PM EDT Sep 20, 2024 "Lowrider Legacy," a new documentary on Very Local, is now streaming on the Very Local app. The film was made in partnership with KCRA, the Hearst-affiliate based out of Sacramento, California, the state where lowriding culture began.Lowriding is about more than just cars. It's about tradition, family, and celebrating Chicano culture. For decades in California, cities and towns have passed their own cruising and lowrider bans, leading to abuse and discrimination against the Mexican American community.That all changed in January 2024, when a state law prohibiting the bans went into effect.Now , lowriders show off their works of art with pride. Lowriders were created as a means of resistance, as drivers modified cars post-WWII.For many families, lowriding means lasting memories and a way to connect.KCRA 3 followed the yearslong efforts of Californians fighting for acceptance on a larger scale. See the history of lowriders from the perspective of the people who drive, build, and maintain these mobile works of art in the documentary above.Stream “Lowrider Legacy” free, only on Very Local.What is Very Local?Very Local is a streaming app where you can watch local news from KCRA 3, original series and more. Keep connected to your hometown with the news team you trust and discover original series and specials that explore your community and beyond.Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more. SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Oakland woman arrested for infant's death in 2023 Lisa Barney was arrested by Maine State Police Friday morning. Infinite Scroll Enabled wmtw jail SOURCE: wmtw Oakland woman arrested for infant's death in 2023 Lisa Barney was arrested by Maine State Police Friday morning. Updated: 7:31 PM EDT Sep 20, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Maine State Police say a woman has been arrested for the death of an infant in Oakland in 2023. A spokesperson for state police says Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland, was arrested Friday morning for manslaughter.The charge follows an investigation of the death of a 4-month-old infant on Sept. 8, 2023. The infant reportedly received unspecified injuries during an incident a week earlier, on Aug. 31, 2023. An autopsy performed by the state medical examiner's office the day the baby died found that the manner of death was homicide. As is common in criminal cases involving children, authorities have not released any information regarding the child's injuries or identity. It is also unclear if Barney was related to the infant. On Thursday, the Kennebec County Grand Jury indicted Barney on the manslaughter charge. Following her arrest on Friday, state police say bail was set at $100,000 cash bail during an initial court appearance. OAKLAND, Maine — Kennebec County Jail New documentary chronicles the history of lowrider car culture “Lowrider Legacy” premieres just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month Next Story New documentary chronicles the history of lowrider car culture “Lowrider Legacy” premieres just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month Updated: 6:03 PM EDT Sep 20, 2024 Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ Cruising is alive and well, it's illegal to modify the suspension on *** vehicle. Modesto police patrol. Mckenry, *** low rider is making *** statement. The car does embody resistance at the state Capitol, *** proposal to repeal *** ban on low rider cruising. We believe that cruising is not *** crime. Could you call it systemic racism? Yes. Her own gente went to fight for our right when they stood up, then we're gonna stand up now. New documentary chronicles the history of lowrider car culture “Lowrider Legacy” premieres just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month Updated: 6:03 PM EDT Sep 20, 2024

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Maine State Police say a woman has been arrested for the death of an infant in Oakland in 2023.

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Police searching for armed man in Buxton neighborhood Infinite Scroll Enabled gun, police lights Police searching for armed man in Buxton neighborhood Officials are asking those who near the intersection of Parker Farm Road and Webster Road to stay inside and lock all doors and vehicles. Updated: 8:01 PM EDT Sep 20, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled A large number of police and law enforcement officers are asking Buxton residents to stay inside and lock windows, doors and vehicles. The area being searched is near Parker Farm Road and Webster Road. "We are actively searching for a male that fled on foot," Buxton officers wrote in a Facebook post. The man is considered armed and dangerous and has an active warrant for his arrest. Officials have begun using a K-9 team to track the man through wooded and rural areas. "If you see suspicious activity in your area, please report this to our dispatch center. Our dispatch center is extremely busy, please do not call to ask questions about the incident," police wrote.Maine's Total Coverage has had a news crew in the area since about 6:30 p.m. but have been told not to get out of their news vehicle or go near the area.Police say more information will be provided as soon as it becomes available. Our crew will provide updates as the situation develops. BUXTON, Maine — New documentary chronicles the history of lowrider car culture “Lowrider Legacy” premieres just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month Next Story New documentary chronicles the history of lowrider car culture “Lowrider Legacy” premieres just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month Updated: 6:03 PM EDT Sep 20, 2024 Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ Cruising is alive and well, it's illegal to modify the suspension on *** vehicle. Modesto police patrol. Mckenry, *** low rider is making *** statement. The car does embody resistance at the state Capitol, *** proposal to repeal *** ban on low rider cruising. We believe that cruising is not *** crime. Could you call it systemic racism? Yes. Her own gente went to fight for our right when they stood up, then we're gonna stand up now. New documentary chronicles the history of lowrider car culture “Lowrider Legacy” premieres just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month Updated: 6:03 PM EDT Sep 20, 2024 "Lowrider Legacy," a new documentary on Very Local, is now streaming on the Very Local app. The film was made in partnership with KCRA, the Hearst-affiliate based out of Sacramento, California, the state where lowriding culture began.Lowriding is about more than just cars. It's about tradition, family, and celebrating Chicano culture. For decades in California, cities and towns have passed their own cruising and lowrider bans, leading to abuse and discrimination against the Mexican American community.That all changed in January 2024, when a state law prohibiting the bans went into effect.Now, lowriders show off their works of art with pride. Lowriders were created as a means of resistance, as drivers modified cars post-WWII.For many families, lowriding means lasting memories and a way to connect.KCRA 3 followed the yearslong efforts of Californians fighting for acceptance on a larger scale. See the history of lowriders from the perspective of the people who drive, build, and maintain these mobile works of art in the documentary above.Stream “Lowrider Legacy” free, only on Very Local.What is Very Local?Very Local is a streaming app where you can watch local news from KCRA 3, original series and more. Keep connected to your hometown with the news team you trust and discover original series and specials that explore your community and beyond.Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more. SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Police searching for armed man in Buxton neighborhood Infinite Scroll Enabled gun, police lights Police searching for armed man in Buxton neighborhood Officials are asking those who near the intersection of Parker Farm Road and Webster Road to stay inside and lock all doors and vehicles. Updated: 8:01 PM EDT Sep 20, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled A large number of police and law enforcement officers are asking Buxton residents to stay inside and lock windows, doors and vehicles. The area being searched is near Parker Farm Road and Webster Road.

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Officials are asking those who near the intersection of Parker Farm Road and Webster Road to stay inside and lock all doors and vehicles.

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