1. The alleged victim in the sexual assault trial of former Kennebunk High School teacher Jill Lamontagne testified Monday that their relationship began when she was helping him improve his English grade. “Things became more personal between us I guess, and then escalated to sexual,” he said while on the stand at York County Superior Court in Alfred on Monday afternoon on the first day of Lamontagne’s trial. About two dozen teachers and community members who support Lamontagne stood outside the courthouse before the trial began, holding signs such as “We stand with Jill,” Justice for Jill,” “Jill is the victim.” (WMTW)
2. Starting yesterday, fines for certain speeding violations have decreased by about 15 percent. Maine’s Violations Bureau recently conducted a study to see where Maine compares to other New England states regarding speeding fines. They found that Maine’s fines for driving 1-19 miles per hour over the speed limit, were higher than other states. So, a speeding ticket for driving 10-14 miles over the speed limit now will drop from $152 to $129. (NewsCenterMaine)
3. Pepperidge Farm is voluntarily recalling four brands of Goldfish crackers, after the whey powder used in flavoring them was recalled over potential salmonella contamination. “Pepperidge Farm initiated an investigation and, out of an abundance of caution, is voluntarily recalling four varieties of Goldfish crackers,” the company said in a statement, while stressing “no illnesses have been reported” as of yet. The recalled brands are Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar, Flavor Blasted Sour Cream & Onion, Goldfish Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar, and Goldfish Mix Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel. (People)
4. Last night on Monday Night RAW, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H kicked off the show by heading to the ring for the announcement of the company’s first-ever all-female Superstar PPV/Network event called Evolution. Evolution will take place at the Nassau Coliseum on Sunday, October 28th and it will feature title defenses from the RAW Women’s Champion, the SmackDown Women’s Champion, and the NXT Women’s Champion. (IGN)
5. Saturday, September 1 (Labor Day Weekend) Hot 104.7 & Grass Monkey Present another #HOTSHOW starring Lil Jon at the State Theatre. Tickets are ON SALE NOW. Charge by phone at 800-745-3000, in person at the Port City Music Hall box office Wednesday-Friday 10AM-5PM or online HERE
