Kenny and Lucas were sentenced to 12½ years in prison, and both men appealed the sentence.
Kenny was killed in a New Brunswick prison. Lucas s appeal was eventually rejected.
Connolly had been waiting for the outcome of Lucas s appeal before his own sentencing. Justice Donald Burrage s decision will bring to an end a high-profile criminal saga that has played out before the courts for years.
Connolly was originally charged with first-degree murder, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter, robbery and forcible confinement in 2018.
Connolly apologizes to court
In court Tuesday, he apologized for the hurt and pain he s caused.
He said the killing shook him and that it has changed him. Connolly told Burrage he hopes to get a better handle on himself as life goes on.
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Did you feel it, Mainers? A small earthquake hit Mount Desert Island overnight.
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The minor quake struck just after 12:30 a.m., according to the USGS. It was felt in Bar Harbor and Seal Cove, near Acadia National Park.
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Maine lifts outdoor mask requirement
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UGUSTA This week, Governor Janet Mills announced that Maine is updating its public health guidance to remove the requirement that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings where it is difficult to maintain physical distancing. Face coverings are still required for indoor public settings, and there are no changes to Maine’s physical distancing requirements at this time.
The change is effective immediately and relevant guidance documents will be updated in the coming days.
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