An oil painting of the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, found 10 years ago in a pile at the Yarmouth Transfer Station, has been turned over to the state’s court system.
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Officer uses stun gun on family member as Skowhegan courtroom melee breaks out during murder sentencing
In court Friday, the brother of victim Alice Abbott surged from his seat in the gallery to try to attack convicted killer Jason Servil and was stopped by a county corrections officer with a stun gun.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills signs bill to ban unauthorized paramilitary activity
The law allows the attorney general’s office to file for a court injunction to stop the activity and penalize anyone breaking the law with a Class D crime, which is punishable by fines of $500 to $1,000 and up to a year in jail.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 12, 2024
• Daniel A. Bumby, 59, of 1362 Route 2, Rumford, on charges of domestic violence reckless conduct and operating under the influence of alcohol, 4:55 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at 1206 Route 2, Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Nick A. Merrill, 40, of 13 Trask Road, West Paris, on charges of attaching false plates, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photos: Auburn kindergartner driven to school in a firetruck
Simon Sweet, who received a bicycle for his sixth birthday, decided to offer the one he won in a book reading program to another East Auburn student.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield stabbing victim and suspect knew each other from prison, police say
The motive in the case remains unclear, according to court documents.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Senate moves to exempt sole store targeted by bill to ban tobacco sales near schools
A Senate version of a bill to ban tobacco sales within 300 feet of a school would allow existing, licensed stores to keep tobacco sales.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Power outages reported around Androscoggin County
CMP also reported more than 9,000 outages across the state Friday morning due to strong winds.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Bill to allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers narrowly advances to the Senate
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, cleared the House of Representatives last night by a 4-vote margin, with at least 6 Democrats joining Republicans in opposition.