1. Accused killer Joseph Eaton appeared in court three days after murdering his parents and family friends in Bowdoin and injuring three more on I-295 in Yarmouth. A dog was also shot and killed in the Bowdoin home. New details emerged from the affidavit, including an alleged note left by Eaton. Eaton’s father refused to give up guns in 2014, preventing Eaton from living with his parents due to his prior conviction for assault. Eaton will undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine if he can stand trial. (BDN)
2. After a week and a half of testimony, Jurors decided unanimously in favor of CMP and the power corridor. Appeals are expected and at this point it’s unclear when construction will resume. (WGME)
3. Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship exploded Thursday during its first launch. No crew members were aboard. The most powerful rocket ever built will try again in a few months. The Starship is crucial to NASA’s plan to return astronauts to the moon. (NBC)
4. On 4/20, Maine police reminded residents not to drive under the influence of marijuana and warned them that they could be charged with OUI. The reminder was part of the “If you feel different, you drive different” campaign by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (WGME)
5. Tomorrow is Record Store Day!! The annual event draws thousands of collectors to their local record stores, hoping to snag limited releases from their favorite artists. ODB, Madonna, Nas, Post Malone, Elvis, RZA, Taylor Swift, and Macho Man Randy Savage are some of the artists slated to be dropping special vinyl. (RSD)
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