Maine
Maine man pleads guilty in deaths of twin boys in Albion
AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) — A Maine man will spend 15-years-old behind bars for hitting and killing two young twin boys and critically injuring their mother in Albion.
According to Kennebec Journal, 44-year-old Benjamin Lancaster of Albion pleaded guilty on Wednesday to two counts of manslaughter, aggravated assault, aggravated criminal operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury or death.
As part of a plea agreement, Lancaster was sentenced to 25 years in prison with all but 15 years suspended, and four years of probation, according to the Kennebec Journal. This means he’ll serve 15 years in prison before being released on probation. If he violates any condition of his probation, he could serve the full 25-year sentence.
Twin brothers, Bradley and Noah, and their mother were hit by an impaired driver in Albion. (Martha Collins)
Police said Lancaster was driving on Hussey Road in Albion on July 11, 2025, when he hit 2 1/2-year-old twin brothers, Bradley and Noah Bordeaux, and their mother, Mollie Egold. He then left the scene.
Egold was reportedly walking to a store, pushing her twin sons in a stroller, when police said she was hit from behind by the suspect’s vehicle.
Bradley died at the scene. His twin brother, Noah, was airlifted to Maine Medical Center in Portland where he died a few days later from his injuries.
Egold was critically injured but survived. She suffered a broken back among other injuries.
“He took away our babies. He took away our life, our family,” the twins’ grandmother, Martha Collins, told CBS13 in July 2025. “That man should be charged with murder, not manslaughter. This is murder. He murdered my babies.”
After his arrest, Lancaster tried to blame the deadly crash on his then-girlfriend. According to police affidavits, he told police she was driving. But his brother reportedly told authorities Lancaster admitted to him that he’d hit someone.
Police said security cameras also showed Lancaster behind the wheel with no damage to the car’s front end three miles before the crash. According to police, another camera then showed Lancaster on Main Street in Albion with damage to the front of his car.
According to Kennebec Journal, Lancaster’s blood tested positive for THC methamphetamine, Clotiazepam, an anti-anxiety drug, and methadone.
The Kennebec Journal reports Lancaster agreed to the plea deal to take responsibility for his actions and to spare the family from having to sit through a trial.
This tragedy is sadly not the first for Egold and her family. In 2017, Egold’s oldest son drowned when he and his mother’s canoe got caught in a strong current and went over a waterfall.
His grandmother said 5-year-old William had a life vest on but got caught in debris under the water. His mom freed him, but he died hours later at the hospital.
PORTLAND — Perhaps the June Swoon is over for the Portland Hearts of Pine.
A flurry of second-half activity Wednesday night resulted in four goals and a much-needed 5-1 USL League One victory against the Richmond Kickers that had fans buzzing with feel-good frenzy at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Ollie Wright scored the go-ahead goal on a header off a great cross from Jaden Jones-Reilly in the 57th minute. In short order, Konstantinos Georgallides and Aboubacar Camara each added a goal, and then Camara got a second late in extra time.
Diego Gonzalez, playing his third game with Portland, added friskiness to the midfield and opened the scoring with a header in the first half. He also assisted on Camara’s first goal with a slick through pass.
Portland had lost four straight games, including three in a row in USL1. The Hearts are now 4-5-5 in league play and moved from 13th to 10th in the 17-team league, just three points out of the eight-team playoff picture.
It was a dramatic reversal from Portland’s most recent game, a 5-1 loss at Westchester SC on Friday that was shown live back in Portland at an open-air setting in Monument Square.
PREVIOUSLY IN JUNE
When the month of May ended with a gritty home win against Spokane, Portland was 3-2-4 in league play and overcoming injuries.
June has not been as kind. Portland entered Wednesday’s game on a four-game losing streak. Digging into the numbers, the skid looked even worse.
It was the first time the Hearts had lost four straight games in their brief year-and-a-half history. They were outscored 15-5 in that stretch, and 15-3 starting with the two extra-time goals they allowed in a 3-2 loss at Corpus Christi.
Portland had also lost three straight against USL League One games for the first time.
Two of the four losses were ugly 5-1 affairs. Portland didn’t lose by more than three goals and had just four losses by two or more goals in 2025.
RETURNS AND NOTES
Portland was glad to have Mikey Lopez back on the game-day roster. Lopez, who had bene out more than month because of an injury, entered as a 75th-minute sub with Portland leading 4-1. … Sean Vinberg, one of Portland’s primary starting center backs in 2025, became the second former Hearts player to return to Fitzpatrick, wearing the captain’s band for Richmond. Vinberg was released at the end of the 2025 season. He made 33 starts for Portland, second most on the team. … Maine Gatorade High School Soccer Players of the Year Finn Coburn (Scarborough) and Noelle Mallory (Cape Elizabeth) handled the honorary coin toss before the match.
A meal that would normally cost more than $30 is available for less than $12 at Governor’s Restaurants on Wednesday.
Governor’s is celebrating its 67th anniversary by offering its lobster roll for $11.67.
The annual promotion, known as Lobster Roll Day, begins when restaurants open at 8 a.m. and continues until supplies run out.
Governor’s operates six locations across Maine in Old Town, Bangor, Ellsworth, Waterville, Lewiston and Presque Isle.
Customers should be aware that several locations are offering cash-only drive-thru service for the event.
Join Girl Scouts of Maine for a sweet summer stop you won’t want to miss!
We’re popping up at local ice cream shops around Maine for our Ice Cream Socials—fun, casual events where families can enjoy a free treat and learn more about Girl Scouts.
Here’s what to expect:
🍦 One FREE kid-sized cone per family when you stop by and connect with us
🌱 Hands-on activity for kids (like a planting activity or fidget spinner craft)
💬 A chance to chat with our team and learn how Girl Scouts builds confidence, friendships, and unforgettable experiences
Whether you’re curious about joining, looking for activities for your child, or just want to enjoy a sweet treat, we’d love to meet you!
✨ Open to all families—no registration required. Just stop by, say hello, and enjoy some ice cream with us.
The Saco Scoop
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM on Tue, 14 Jul 2026
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