Garland woman linked to Hartland shooting by DNA evidence
Bonnie Coombs, 69, who is charged with the murder of her sister, Velma Withee, 78, made an initial court appearance Friday afternoon.
View ArticleVictims’ relatives say teen accused of Chelsea slayings had mental and...
While Maine State Police evidence technicians continued to process the scene of the double killing, family members spoke out about the men who were killed and the 16-year-old who has been arrested and...
View ArticleWindsor man arrested on arson charge following vehicle fire in Somerville
Man allegedly set fire to a vehicle in Somerville that has been stolen in Augusta.
View ArticleCumberland County corrections officer detained by ICE, officials confirm
The sheriff's office said it has seen an increase in immigrants applying to be corrections officers after the state waived an English language requirement.
View ArticleMan charged with attempted murder after Farmington woman shot inside home
The 29-year-old woman was taken to a Portland hospital after what police say was an isolated domestic violence altercation.
View ArticleCumberland County Jail officer detained by ICE had applied for asylum
Gratien Milandou-Wamba was detained by ICE officers while driving to work on April 19. He is being held in a New Hampshire jail awaiting court proceedings.
View ArticleParents of 4-year-old who died in Lewiston arrested
Robert McCoy was charged with manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. Police said it was McCoy's 9 mm handgun that fired the shot that killed Jasper Smith.
View ArticleWaterville sees modest tax rate increase with new budget
A statistical property revaluation, whose results are expected soon, could lower the city's property tax rate, officials say.
View ArticleMaine contractor accused of ‘significant’ home repair fraud
Timothy Galvez faces felony charges and a civil lawsuit for a years-long scheme officials say involved unfinished jobs, stolen money and shady business practices.
View ArticleSkowhegan man convicted of Madison robbery to be resentenced
Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court threw out Raymond Ellis Jr.’s 20-year prison sentence on the grounds that a judge considered his supposed failure to take responsibility an aggravating factor.
View ArticleWaterville man sentenced in shooting death
Tyler P. Quirion pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the Feb. 19, 2024, shooting death of Justin Iraola after a party in Waterville.
View ArticleChina man accused of assaulting parents, threatening with splitting maul
Jacob Merrill, 40, of China, was being held in jail without bail Friday for the Thursday evening incident.
View ArticleWaterville man pleads guilty in federal court to making interstate threats
Prosecutors say Benjamin Brown posted comments on YouTube threatening to hunt down and kill immigrants, after federal agents had met with him over other comments he had posted online.
View ArticleWith Maine judge set to release inmates waiting for lawyers, state high court...
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court halted habeas corpus hearings so it can consider an appeal from the state over the backlog of defendants waiting for public defenders.
View ArticlePittsfield man arrested after late night chase in Hartland, Canaan area
Sheriff’s deputies pursued Brett Johnson around Hartland, St. Albans and Canaan, ultimately boxing in his vehicle after using a spike mat to slow him down, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
View ArticleBingham man sentenced to 23 years for child sex crimes
Christopher Cates, 50, who is a repeat offender, was found guilty of inappropriately touching two young girls and exposing himself to them during their family camping trip to Moscow.
View ArticleBath man arrested after shooting rifle multiple times in Belgrade
William Bamford, 41, allegedly fired his rifle several times in a residential area near Chandler Road and Point Road.
View ArticleSomerset County commissioners leave forfeited gun disposal to the sheriff
After months of discussing the issue, a majority of commissioners voted to slightly change the county’s policy to require the sheriff make two yearly reports regarding forfeited guns.
View ArticleAugusta man who allegedly stabbed a man outside store charged
Frank L. Tripp, 56, indicted on charges of elevated aggravated assault and aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing another man outside an Augusta market in April.
View ArticleWestbrook police say they mistakenly posted AI-generated drug seizure photo...
An officer had used ChatGPT to add a police badge to the photo, but the department didn't realize it had altered the rest of the image.
View ArticleWhy we’re still watching ‘North Woods Law’| Column
The reality show hasn't featured Maine game wardens since 2016 but remains a go-to on streaming services for Mainers of all ages.
View ArticleSomerset County officials oppose bill to limit work with immigration authorities
The Board of Commissioners appears poised to approve a resolution to express its opposition to the bill, which passed the Legislature but is expected to sit on the governor’s desk until January.
View ArticleTenants Harbor woman identified as homicide victim after body found in Union...
The Maine State Chief Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death for 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart as homicide, but authorities did not immediately release additional details.
View ArticleBurnham woman again charged with animal cruelty
The state is investigating a woman who allegedly kept and sold malnourished horses, cows, dogs and cats at her Burnham property and was convicted of nearly identical charges about 15 years ago.
View ArticleJay police investigate theft of side-by-side and chicken coop from North Jay...
The 2020 Polaris Ranger was stolen from a backyard Monday night with an attached chicken coop that ended up in a ditch.
View ArticleMercer man injured in Fairfield crash after fleeing police
Criminal charges are pending against the man, who was taken via LifeFlight helicopter to Portland for treatment of his injuries, according to Fairfield police.
View Article6 kids face charges for Bingham break-ins, vandalism
The former Somerset Rehabilitation and Living Center was damaged in April and the former Thompson’s Restaurant was damaged in June, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
View ArticleSeven Chinese nationals indicted by feds for suspected ties to illegal...
Six men were arrested and one remains wanted after a federal investigation into a ring of Chinese-run cannabis grow houses across Maine and Massachusetts that investigators say uncovered widespread...
View ArticleLivermore Falls man arrested in theft of ATV in Jay
Johnathan Tibbetts, 42, was charged with theft, aggravated criminal mischief and eluding police.
View ArticleClinton man pleads not guilty to murder in Waterville shooting death
Richard Hatt is charged with killing Stephen Killam in October 2024 in a Waterville parking lot.
View ArticleFarmington man indicted in attempted murder of ex-girlfriend
James Oakes, 45, has been held in lieu of $250,000 cash bail at the county jail since his arrest in May.
View ArticleWilton scene of state police standoff Friday afternoon
Wilton police and a state tactical team responded Friday to a Cemetery Road residence for a standoff which appeared to end by midafternoon.
View ArticleWilton man treated for injuries from police-involved shooting after standoff
Maine State Police say they expect several criminal charges to be filed against 34-year-old Gabriele Wilbur.
View ArticleDriver arrested in connection with deadly Albion crash, police say
One minor died after they were hit Friday evening. A woman and another minor were both transported to the hospital for serious injuries.
View ArticleMaine paddleboarder killed in Union was strong and independent, friends say
Sunshine Stewart's death was ruled a homicide, but few other details have been released.
View ArticleAlbion man charged with manslaughter for crash that killed child
Benjamin Lancaster, 44, was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail during an initial court appearance at the Capital Judicial Center on Monday afternoon.
View ArticleChinese nationals indicted on drug and other charges had medical weed...
Two men indicted by the Department of Justice last week are alleged to have operated numerous illegal 'grow houses' while also being licensed to grow medical marijuana in Maine.
View ArticleSecond child in Albion crash has died, police officials say
The driver, Benjamin Lancaster, was charged with manslaughter and several other crimes for the crash Friday that left a 2 1/2-year-old boy dead and the boy’s twin brother in critical condition.
View Article17-year-old arrested in paddleboarder’s death in Union
Police have released few details about the death of Sunshine Stewart, whose body was found on July 3 near Crawford Pond.
View ArticleTeen charged with murder in paddleboarder’s death in Union
The 17-year-old was taken into custody Wednesday night in connection with the killing of Sunshine Stewart.
View ArticleSome restrictions lifted on man who killed father in Gardiner
Leroy Smith III, found not criminally responsible for stabbing his father to death in 2014, is described as a pleasant, productive volunteer who consistently takes his medication.
View Article‘Devastated’ family of teen charged with murder in Union hurt by online rumors
Family members of the boy suspected of killing 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart this month spoke publicly for the first time.
View ArticleA Maine teen is accused of murder. Now what?
A 17-year-old from Frankfort has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman who went missing while paddleboarding in Union.
View ArticleWilton man accused of threatening woman with gun, sexual assault
Brian M. Brewer, 34, was arrested on Monday on four charges related to an alleged attack on a woman he was dating.
View ArticleScams are on the rise. What should you do if you fall victim?
Maine has seen an increase in scammers impersonating business and government officials. Here's how to react if you get — or click — a suspicious link.
View ArticleHow a paddleboarder’s killing in a small Maine town instantly fueled online...
Almost as soon as officials announced that Sunshine 'Sunny' Stewart was the victim of a homicide, social media users began to hypothesize that her death was the work of a New England serial killer....
View ArticleAugusta considers adding ambassadors, homeless shelter downtown
An ambassador program could supplement police patrols of the downtown area, where where merchants have expressed concerns over the number of homeless people, officials said.
View ArticlePolice raid Madison cannabis shop that judge had ordered closed
The execution of the search warrant came after a judge ordered Simple Twist Cannabis Co. to close and pay thousands in civil penalties for its lack of licenses.
View ArticleICE, Maine police department trade blame over reserve officer’s work status
An Old Orchard Beach reserve officer was arrested by ICE last week. The town chief said the feds confirmed he was allowed to work in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security called the police...
View ArticleMadison medical cannabis shop owner faces criminal charges
Daniel P. Safranec, operator of Simple Twist Cannabis Co., was arrested following the execution of two search warrants Wednesday.
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