The victim was identified as Marlene McNeill, 40, of Gorham. A former co-worker described her as grounded and compassionate — and her death as tragic.
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Lewiston police make arrests in crackdown following gunfire incidents
2 juveniles and 2 adults were charged over the weekend with firearm offenses.
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Teen accused of killing paddleboarder found competent to stand trial
A judge has not yet ruled whether Deven Young, who was 17 when police say he killed Sunshine Stewart, should be considered a juvenile or adult by the court.
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Lewiston police respond to reports of shots fired downtown 2 days straight
Shots were confirmed on Bartlett Street on Thursday afternoon less than 16 hours after reports of a Wednesday night shooting in the area of Pierce Street.
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Auburn police charge 3 who allegedly returned to liquor store for dropped bag of drugs
‘The timing, while unfortunate for the suspects, was ideal for our officers,’ police said.
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A Brunswick man is accused of brutally killing his neighbor. Here’s what we know.
Tanner Dostie, 45, was charged with murder after police found remains at his home on Randall Circle.
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Uptake of Maine’s new red flag law has been slow — but advocates aren’t worried
Just four red flag orders have been filed since the law went into effect on Feb. 21, while law enforcement has completed 86 yellow flag orders.
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Threat of violence forces evacuation at Cony baseball, softball fields
Players were pulled off the fields at Cony High and Morton Field in Augusta at about 2:30 p.m. following a ‘credible threat to cause harm.’
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How to avoid scams, according to Maine fraud experts
If an online message seems suspicious, or triggers a strong emotional response, pause and verify what you can before responding.
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A Kennebunk resident has been in ICE custody for 8 months. His friends are advocating for his release.
Hossam ‘Maha’ Mohamed has been moved between 6 facilities since he was detained in August. His supporters fear for his health and what might happen if he is deported to Egypt.