These are some of the stories central Maine is talking about today.

A former convict charged in a Maine spree of violence that left two dead will appear in court in the town where he was apprehended Friday. 35-year-old Anthony Lord is due in court in Houlton today. Lord faces murder, kidnapping and other charges. Friday's shootings in several northern Maine communities killed two and injured three. Lord was arrested Friday at his uncle's home. Police say Lord's criminal record includes convictions for domestic assault, criminal threatening and assault, police said. He's on the state's sex-offender registry after being convicted of unlawful sexual contact with someone under the age of 14. (AP)

The Maine Legislature has closed the books on a lengthy and combative session during which lawmakers' bitter political clashes with Republican Gov. Paul LePage often overshadowed legislating and policy debates. But Democratic and Republican leaders say they're proud of what the divided chambers were able to accomplish. But Maine's Native American tribes were among those whose efforts were dealt a blow this session. The Legislature killed a bill that would have allowed them to bring a casino to Northern Maine. It also rejected a bill that called for the shared management of fishing resources. (AP)

Gov. Paul LePage is asking the state supreme court to weigh in on a dispute over whether he missed his chance to veto dozens of bills. LePage delivered 65 veto messages to the Legislature on Thursday but lawmakers wouldn't consider them. Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves said that the bills have already become law. LePage said in a statement Friday that he's seeking the opinion of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court because his duty to ensure that laws are "faithfully executed" is in question. The governor took no action on the bills because he thought lawmakers had adjourned last month. Lawmakers said they didn't adjourn because they returned this week to finish. Attorney General Janet Mills agrees with lawmakers that the bills became law. (AP)

Fire officials say a building badly damaged by fire last week is no longer a threat to the public. Fire Chief Al Nelson said Sunday that the building at 235 Water St. was taken down partially Friday to prevent debris from falling. According to the KJ, the move allowed officials to reopen Water Street by Saturday morning. The fire started in one of the third-floor apartments, but investigators have not determined how it started, because much of Friday was spent searching the debris for the missing residents. Things did stop for a while Friday when they thought they found some body parts, but those turned out to be Hallowell decorations. (centralmaine.com)

Funtown Splashtown USA said it has become the victim of mistaken identity after receiving a torrent of angry phone calls, emails, tweets and Facebook posts regarding an alleged bullying incident at a waterpark in Texas with a similar name. According to WCSH, it started this weekend…there is a story in Texas about an alleged incident in which a boy with autism was heckled by two teenage employees of Splashtown in San Antonio. The two parks have not connection.  The Saco amusement park has been active on social media all weekend trying to clear its name. The company posted a message to its Facebook explaining the mix-up and trying to set the record straight. (WCSH)

Four adults and a dog were found dead Friday in a cabin off Buckfield Hill Road in Byron. According to WABI, officials said they suspect carbon monoxide poisoning after discovering a generator in the basement had run out of gas. The two male and two female victims were from Massachusetts and were in Maine on vacation. Autopsies will be performed. A family member had not heard from the victims and came to check on them. The camp did not have electricity. (WABI)

After being closed for three weeks, Greek banks have reopened Monday, but there are still restrictions on with withdrawals. Greeks are still limited to taking out 60 euros ($65) a day or 420 euros ($455) a week from their accounts. They can now use their credit cards abroad for purchases, but not for cash. Parliament also has agreed to deep reforms in the pension system including a gradual phasing out of all early retirement options. The austerity measures are some of what Greece has agreed to in order to receive the last installment of bailout money. (AP)

On Monday, Cuban officials will formally inaugurate their embassy in Washington, and the Cuban flag will fly for the first time since Havana and the United States severed ties in 1961. At midnight Eastern Time Monday, the U.S. and Cuba resumed normal ties, and with little fanfare Cuba's flag was hung by maintenance workers in the lobby of the State Department, alongside those of other nations with which the U.S. has diplomatic relations. (AP)

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