Police have released few details about the killing of Sunshine Stewart, whose body was found near Crawford Pond on July 3.
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Lewiston police release video of shooting Monday on Bartlett Street
Police say an unknown Black male opened fire Monday afternoon on a community organization, Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services.
Chinese nationals indicted on drug and other charges had medical weed licenses in Maine
Two men indicted by the Department of Justice last week are alleged to have operated numerous illegal ‘grow houses’ while also being licensed to grow medical marijuana in Maine.
Police respond to gunshots near Lewiston mosque Monday
Reports of gunshots prompted around 20 police officers and detectives to respond to Bartlett Street in the area of the Masjidu Salaam Mosque.
Juvenile shot in leg early Monday morning in Lewiston
Police say a juvenile was hospitalized after returning to the scene of a shooting Monday morning at Hillview Apartments.
Driver arrested after child struck, killed in Albion
A woman and another child were also seriously injured in the Friday crash. Police say the driver left the scene and was operating under the influence.
Wilton man treated for injuries from police-involved shooting after standoff
Maine State Police say they expect several criminal charges to be filed against Gabriele Wilbur, 34.
Prominent Lewiston attorney under scrutiny for mishandling client funds
A pair of attorneys tasked with overseeing Paul Dionne’s business after he died in April say some clients face “significant financial loss.”
Phillips woman pleads to lesser charge in domestic violence case
Candance Dotolo, 45, pleaded to a charge of violation condition of release while a charge of aggravated domestic violence was dismissed.
Farmington man indicted in attempted murder of ex-girlfriend
James Oakes, 45, has been held in lieu of $250,000 cash bail at the county jail since his arrest in May.