A battle is being waged across states about whether ‘retroactive laws’ reviving expired claims under previous statutes of limitations are constitutional.
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Buckfield man found guilty of manslaughter in death of 2-month-old daughter
After two days of deliberations, the jury unanimously found 31-year-old Trevor Averill guilty of manslaughter, but not murder.
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Police respond to report of home invasion in Lewiston
Police officers detained at least one man in a parking lot while other officers rushed to the fourth floor apartment where the attack was reported to have occurred.
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Judge denies Dennis Dechaine’s latest appeal for a new trial
Dechaine was denied a request for a new trial based on new DNA evidence after spending 36 years in prison for the murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry.
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Jury without verdict after first day of deliberations in Buckfield man’s murder trial
Trevor Averill, 31, faces charges of depraved indifference murder and manslaughter in the death of his infant daughter, Harper Averill.
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What the Lewiston shooter’s brain injury can tell us about blast exposure in the military
Experts say the gunman’s brain tissue points to traumatic injury ‘likely’ caused by blasts in the line of duty; the Army disagrees but is taking steps to limit exposure.
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Meet the man helping Maine’s illegal weed growers get licenses
‘I would not smoke my clients’ stuff,’ said the Brooklyn man helping Chinese immigrants become caregivers, adding that he hopes to improve their practices.
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Mother testifies at murder trial of Buckfield father charged in their infant’s death
Both sides rested Wednesday in the trial of Trevor Averill, 31, of Buckfield.
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Teenager detained by ICE in Massachusetts held at Cumberland County Jail
Immigration agents detained an 18-year-old from Lynn, Massachusetts, despite her being in the country legally, her former attorney said.
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Maine police shooting review panel says agencies need to call for backup more often
The 11-member deadly force review panel examined 8 police shootings in 2024 and is recommending agencies work on preventing harm.