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The destruction of federal property of more than $1000 in Maine would likely be classified as a felony offense. The specific classification would depend on the laws of Maine and the nature and circumstances of the destruction, but it could potentially fall under felony property damage or destruction charges.

accidental or deliberate destruction of the Battleship U.S,S. Maine.

sensationalistic

Some of them sensationalized the story to sell more papers.