A Lewiston attorney who represented Steven H. Downs at trial says his case could reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Man killed at Portland YMCA had a love of music
Family members say David Hannauer spent most of his life traveling before illness pushed him to move to Portland to be near family. The man charged with killing him entered a not guilty plea Thursday.
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Judge denies Portland man’s request to withdraw guilty plea in Woodford Street murder
Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy rules that Damion Butterfield ‘made an informed and considered decision to plead guilty instead of hearing the jury’s verdict after receiving a fair trial.’
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Portland man enters insanity plea in stabbing death of Granny’s Burritos founder
Jonathan Alas has already pleaded not guilty to murder in connection to the death of 58-year-old Christopher Godin.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, New England, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford County arrest log: May 21, 2024
• Nicole L. Allen, 36, of Holyoke Ave., Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:04 p.m. Thursday, May 16, on Lincoln Avenue in Rumford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Takoda J. Cundiff, 23, of 7 King St., Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 8:43 p.m. Thursday, […]
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Suspect charged in police chases and shootout finally in court
It was the fourth time Gary Porter was scheduled to appear in court on six felony charges in connection to the May 6 events in Paris.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Windham man gets more than a year behind bars for fatal Turner crash
Although a jury found him not guilty of manslaughter, the defendant was convicted of two felonies and a misdemeanor.
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Court documents provide deeper look inside Maine’s clandestine cannabis grows
Laborers living out of suitcases, $10,000 electricity bills and elaborate automatic growing systems are among what officials found inside several of the residences, according to recently filed federal documents.
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Federal prosecutors target 4 Maine properties for seizure in illegal marijuana cases
For the first time, federal prosecutors say they are seeking the forfeiture of Maine properties used in illegal cannabis growing operations that might be tied to organized, transnational crime organizations.
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York County Jail administrator will take over as new warden of Maine State Prison
Nathan Thayer has served as administrator at the York County Jail for the last three years and will start in his new role at Maine’s largest prison on Monday.