John Williams faces a prison term of 25 years to life for the murder of Cpl. Eugene Cole last year.
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Augusta man pleads guilty to arson for destroying friend’s car in Hallowell
Ryan R. Tondreau set car ablaze after argument with longtime friend in the early morning hours March 2.
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Woman charged with murder in Owls Head slaying enters insanity plea
Sarah Richards is accused of beating and strangling 83-year-old Helen Carver in her home in February.
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Lewiston man pleads not guilty to child pornography charge
A Lewiston man pleaded not guilty Tuesday afternoon in U.S. District Court to possessing child pornography involving minors under the age of 12.
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Homeless man in critical condition after assault in Portland
Police are investigating an assault that occurred in a homeless encampment around 11 a.m. Monday.
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Skowhegan woman, Gardiner man sentenced for drug crimes
Nicole A. Lamphere was arrested in Augusta in June following a brief chase, while Joseph Trask, in an unrelated case, was charged with trafficking after selling drugs to an undercover agent in Gardiner.
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Bar Harbor man convicted of killing, raping friend faces life sentence
In May, a jury found Jalique Keene guilty of murdering and raping 19-year-old Mikaela Conley of Bar Harbor.
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Jay woman charged in overdose death
Jay officer allegedly found suspected crack cocaine in the back seat of the cruiser when Brittany Boivin was taken to the jail, police said.
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Police still searching for clues in 48-year-old murder of Judith Hand
Judith Hand disappeared Sept. 10, 1971, while walking in Farmington. Her body was found 13 days later, and police still are looking for suspects.
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Three teenagers charged with vandalizing Scarborough playing field
Police say the teens drove a truck on the turf field, causing $2,500 in damage.