The AG said Portland police were justified when they shot and killed Kyle Desmarais, 42, in December after he got out of his car and fired at two 2 officers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Here’s what Mainers need to know about the Real ID requirement for air travel
Starting next May, residents will have to present a Real ID or passport to fly domestically.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Gov. Mills faults judge in Auburn rampage that left at least two dead
The governor says the judge had the authority to appoint an attorney to represent an indigent defendant.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘It’s like sitting in an oven:’ Lewiston-Auburn labors on despite heat wave
Construction workers across the Twin Cities describe how they’ve dealt with this week’s extreme heat as they wait for Thursday’s cool wave to bring them relief.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Rumford man gets 14 years for robberies in Lewiston murder case
The victim’s mother told the judge her family didn’t want the plea deal agreed to by the defendant.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield board chairman defends private meeting about police coverage
Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright met with Chairman Richard Pickett.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
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.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
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.