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Federal agents seize former Maine Med official’s luxury items in alleged fraud case

by Dennis Hoey June 19, 2020June 22, 2020

Prosecutors say Joshua Frances, of Falmouth, used his position to illegally acquire a sailboat and fishing boat for his personal use.

Maine Crime, News

Two York County men charged with stealing 2 golf carts from country club

by Dennis Hoey June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

Maine State Police located the carts, each valued at $7,000, on Wednesday at homes in Dayton and Hollis.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Hearing delayed in case of Rockport man charged with 4 murders

by Stephen Betts The Courier-Gazette June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

Orion Krause is facing trial in Massachusetts in the deaths of his mother, her parents and their caretaker.

Maine Crime, News, River Valley

Two arrested in Rumford drug investigation

June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

Derek A. Gerrish, 30, of Sanford charged second time in four months.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education

Cape Elizabeth music teacher resigns amid allegation of sexually abusing former student

by Megan Gray June 17, 2020June 22, 2020

The former Brunswick High School student contacted Cape school officials, where the teacher worked last school year, in May and shared the allegations on social media this week.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Portland police arrest data mirrors national race disparity, calls for deeper look, experts say

by Matt Byrne June 17, 2020June 22, 2020

Criminal justice experts say determining why will require more data and an external review that includes hearing from people who have been arrested to learn what led to their interactions with police.