The victim’s mother told the judge her family didn’t want the plea deal agreed to by the defendant.
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Dixfield board chairman defends private meeting about police coverage
Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright met with Chairman Richard Pickett.
Police: Accusations against former Lewiston school principal were bogus; complainant is charged
The woman who made the claims against former Principal Donald Ferrara Jr. has been charged in two counties with making false statements.
Jury begins deliberations in federal opioid trial against Kennebunk doctor
Dr. Merideth Norris is facing 16 counts of illegal distribution of a controlled substance. The jury will return Friday morning.
Wilson Lake research buoy goes missing last winter, brings boaters, community together in successful search
The buoy collects data year round which is used to monitor the lake’s water quality.
State police arrest 2 brothers accused of fleeing scene of school bus crash
Police found Patrick Hargis and Robert Hargis, of Hiram, hiding in the wall of a house in Limington less than a mile from the scene of the accident.
Five trustees appointed to New Sharon Water District
They will serve until the 2025 New Sharon annual town meeting.
Franklin County rejects two bids over $1 million for bridge replacement in Salem Township
Another round of bids will be sought.
Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival organizers ‘confident’ after securing top sponsor
With less than two months until it takes flight, officials are optimistic they will raise $180,000 in private donations, receiving $49,000 so far.
Gendron & Gendron acquires St. Laurent & Son Excavating
One wanted to slow down, the other wanted to grow. Now the former Lewiston competitors are combined into one better positioned for the future.