Defense witnesses say Harper Averill likely died from complications when she was dropped weeks before her death.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man sentenced to 15 years for 2008 Portland homicide
Shane Hall pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Frank Williams after prosecutors agreed to dismiss a murder charge.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
No identification yet of human remains found in Lewiston bog Saturday
The state spokeswoman said it’s not known how long identification of the remains will take.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Police, drug agents raid apartment in Lewiston; 8 teens detained, released
Police say the apartment house at 100 College St. has been the scene of at least two shootings over the past week.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Bill would allow some Maine teens facing adult charges to stay in youth detention
The legislation would allow the Department of Corrections to keep certain residents who are over 18 at Long Creek Youth Development Center so they could continue to receive behavioral health services.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Experts testify Buckfield baby’s death was not accidental
Trevor Averill, 31, is being tried for murder and manslaughter in the 2020 death of his infant daughter.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Lewiston 14-year-old shot in leg Thursday night
Police say the youth is refusing to cooperate with the investigation.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Scammers are posing as CMP workers. Here’s how to protect yourself.
A Central Maine Power spokesperson said the aggressive tactics of scammers include going door-to-door to try to get money from customers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Doctors testify about infant’s injuries in Buckfield father’s murder trial in Auburn
Trevor Averill is accused in the July 2020 death of 2-month-old daughter Harper Averill.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Transient charged in Lewiston burglaries after homeowner chases him from home
Police used home surveillance footage to track down Jason Folkner, who was arrested on charges of burglary, vehicle burglary and two counts of theft.