The former Maine gubernatorial candidate was convicted of possessing sexually explicit images of children in 2023.
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Rangeley businessman Lucas Sirois found guilty on all 8 charges in marijuana case
Lucas Sirois was convicted Tuesday evening after a four-day trial in U.S. District Court in Bangor, while his father, Robert Sirois of Farmington, was convicted of one charge and acquitted of another.
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Lewiston man sentenced to 15 years in 2023 killing
Anthony Ayotte’s girlfriend told police that as Jerry Thibodeau drove down College Street in Lewiston, she heard a bang and saw a flash.
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Judge denies defense request to acquit Lucas and Robert Sirois of marijuana charges
Defense attorneys say the plants that were allegedly grown and sold illegally by the Siroises were ‘legal hemp, not illegal marijuana.’ Prosecutors disagree.
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Wilton man indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot landscaper, police
Gabriel Wilbur, 34, was shot by two police officers on July 11 after he attempted to confront police with a weapon.
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Farmington man accused of shooting his girlfriend indicted for attempted murder
Gunthar S. Swan, 26, has been held in lieu of $500,000 cash bail since his arrest on June 17 at Franklin County Detention Center in Farmington.
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Former Jay high school art teacher indicted on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor
Jan M. Barlow, 48, of Auburn, was arrested on March 8 following an investigation by a school resource officer from the Jay Police Department.
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Mexico man arrested again on theft charges
Police say Rex Allen Call Jr. cashed a check that had been canceled after he failed to do promised work.
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Manslaughter trial for death of child in Knox County ends with a hung jury
Aziayh Scott, 24, had pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge related to the death of a toddler in 2024.
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Snowmobile club equipment vandalized in Strong
The destruction of the club’s Tucker Sno-Cat groomer occurred over the weekend and the club president is pretty sure it was a targeted assault.