Northeast
Maine Sec. of State says she's received 'threatening communications' after Trump move: 'Truly unacceptable'
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows told CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins about “threatening communications” she has received in the hours after banning former President Trump from her state’s presidential primary ballot.
Bellows appeared on the network Friday evening to note how her work to bar Trump, which she claimed is fulfilling her “obligation to uphold the Constitution,” has prompted Trump supporters and other unruly individuals to send threats to her and her staff.
Despite these intimidating messages, Bellows vowed to hold Trump accountable for what she insisted was him orchestrating an “insurrection.”
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows tells CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about the “threatening” messages she has received from people outraged over her decision to bar Trump from the state’s primary ballot.
Bellows made the decision to ban Trump from the ballot on Thursday. Like the Colorado Supreme Court, the Secretary of State declared the former president “not qualified to hold the office of the President under Section Three of the 14th Amendment.”
Also like Colorado’s decision, Bellows’ was met with opposition from Trump supporters, the GOP, and even liberal media legal analysts like CNN’s senior legal analyst Elie Honig, who expressed that the move was founded on evidence that wouldn’t hold up in “normal court.”
Bellows spoke to Collins about the more extreme instances of this opposition after the anchor brought up Trump posting the lawmaker’s bio on Maine.gov on his Truth Social platform.
Collins stated “But you saw Trump himself sharing on social media ways to contact your office, the information to contact your office. I wonder, given the position that you’re in and the decision that you’ve made, if you have concerns for your safety since making this decision.”
“I was prepared for the possibility of threats,” she began, adding, “And I really appreciate law enforcement and the people around me who have been incredibly supportive of my safety and security. My safety and security is important, so is the safety and security of everyone who works with me.”
The Maine official confirmed her office “received threatening communications,” which she called “unacceptable.” Still, Bellows noted how she would not be deterred by such messages.
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On two separate occasions this year – once in March and another time in June — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was invited to the White House, according to White House visitor logs. During one trip, she met President Biden. (AP Images)
“But regardless, my considerations in this proceeding is to adhere to the process. We are a nation of laws. Maine law required me to hold a hearing and issue a decision, and now it goes to the Superior Court and I will uphold the ruling of the courts. That is the process that we are due.”
Bellows proceeded to reiterate to the news network her belief that Trump committed an insurrection against the U.S. government.
“And again, looking at the evidence and the events of January 6, it was an insurrection because people attacked not only the Capitol, but also that process of the peaceful transfer of power,” he said.
Collins then asked how concerning Bellows has found the threats, to which the Democratic lawmaker repeated, “Those threatening communications are truly unacceptable, and I certainly worry about the safety of people that I love, people around me, and people who are charged with protecting me and working alongside me.”
She added, “That being said, we are a nation of laws and that’s what’s really important. And so I’ve been laser focused on that obligation to uphold the Constitution.”
According to Denver police, threats were made against the Colorado Supreme Court justices who barred Trump from their state ballot. A Denver PD spokesperson told Fox News Digital it is “currently investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices and will continue working with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to thoroughly investigate any reports of threats or harassment.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Bellows’ office for further comment and is waiting on a response.
Fox News Digital’s Landon Mion contributed to this report.
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Boston, MA
Bruins Believe They ‘Didn’t Do Enough’ In Loss To Flyers | NESN
The Boston Bruins suffered a 3-1 road loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Boston entered the game in points in eight-straight games, as the Bruins are competing for a playoff spot. However, Boston’s offense struggled on Saturday, as the Bruins scored just once on Dan Vladar, and head coach Marco Sturm felt like the team didn’t do enough to create more scoring chances.
“(Vladar) played really good, he kind of made those saves he needed to,” Sturm said as seen on NESN’s postgame coverage on Saturday. “We just didn’t do enough of a good job being around him or being front of him.”
Although Sturm didn’t like Boston’s play, Vladar still made some key stops when the game was close.
Bruins forward Morgan Geekie had multiple chances and was frustrated that he couldn’t score on any of them.
“Just one of those nights,” Geekie said. “Their goalie played well. Couldn’t quite put it in the spot I wanted to a couple times and Dan made a couple great plays.”
Boston’s lone goal came from Charlie McAvoy, while Jeremy Swayman made 14 saves on 16 shots, as Philadelphia added an empty-netter to secure the win.
With the loss, the Bruins fell to 33-21-5 and are holding onto the final Wild Card spot. Boston will return to the ice at home on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Pittsburg, PA
Silovs makes 22 saves, Penguins shut out Golden Knights | NHL.com
Vegas allowed two power-play goals on Pittsburgh’s four chances after giving up one on 12 opportunities the previous four games.
“I think we just had poor execution all game long,” Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith said. “Obviously, our penalty kill has been pretty good for us and that wasn’t good enough tonight.”
Rickard Rakell pushed it to 4-0 on another power play at 15:06, stopping a shot from Karlsson with his left skate and wrapping a shot around Hill.
Brazeau scored on a wrist shot from above the right circle at 14:59 of the third period for the 5-0 final.
“Second period, they took it to us,” McNabb said. “We were out of it, basically.”
NOTES: With goals from Kindel, Chinakhov and Brazeau, the Penguins have 73 goals by players in their first season with the team. It’s the most in the NHL this season and 13 more than the next closest (the Anaheim Ducks, 59). … The Golden Knights have been outscored 9-1 in the first and second periods of their first three games out of the break for the Olympics. … Karlsson has 908 points (204 goals, 704 assists), tied with Scott Stevens (908 points; 196 goals, 712 assists) for the 13th-most by a defenseman in League history. … Vegas forward Mitch Marner had a point streak end at six games (seven points; four goals, three assists).
Connecticut
Two people shot in New Haven restaurant Saturday evening
New Haven police say two people were shot at a restaurant on Grand Avenue Saturday evening.
One of the victims was a 22-year-old male from East Haven who was shot in the leg and was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment.
According to police, the second victim was a 17-year-old male and arrived shortly after.
While on scene, police confirmed one of the possible shooters was still inside the restaurant.
According to police, the victims were both inside the restaurant when the teen was approached by Naguea Bratton and another suspect.
They say a fight occurred which resulted in both victims being shot.
Police detained Bratton who was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, two counts of illegal possession of a high-capacity magazine and larceny of a motor vehicle.
Bratton is being held on a $200,000 bond.
Both victims have non-life-threatening injuries police say.
They say additional arrests are expected to be completed by warrant.
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