The baby’s father has been charged with murder and is being held at the Penobscot County Jail.
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Lewiston man convicted for 2024 crash that injured 7-year-old
Alberto Nafoia faces a fine of up to $575 and a license suspension for between 30 and 180 days.
Asylum seeker arrested at ICE field office in Scarborough now in Massachusetts
Yanick Joao Carneiro asked a U.S. District Judge to order his release. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine asked that his request be dismissed.
Androscoggin County OKs medical services contract for Auburn jail
The contract, for $1.7 million a year, allows the county to discontinue services after the first and second years if it is not satisfied.
Maine lawmakers consider divesting bill. Is it aimed at Israel?
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rafael Macias, D-Topsham, would apply to any country.
Livermore Falls lawyer to review cannabis moratorium with ‘fine-tooth comb’
The Select Board voted Jan. 20 to have language in the proposed 180-day moratorium on new retail medical marijuana businesses reviewed.
Live updates, Jan. 22: ICE says it has arrested at least 100 people in Maine this week
Federal agents say they are targeting the ‘worst of the worst’ criminals, but some local officials are questioning their aggressive tactics and noting that several detainees appear to have no criminal record.
Western Maine trails struggle through another low-snow start to winter
Clubs are also facing shrinking seasons, fewer registrations and costly repairs, officials say.
Border Patrol agents detain 9 who fled into Bethel woods
Officials said chase started when federal agents attempted to stop a van associated with ‘suspected illegal activity.’
Gov. Mills blasts ICE, calling it ‘secret police’ in Portland remarks
Republicans, meanwhile, push back on Democrats’ characterization of the raids.