Experts trade testimony about how drugs affected John D. Williams’ state of mind at the time he shot Cpl. Eugene Cole. The defendant says he will not testify.
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Three decades after child’s murder, police made an arrest. His Maine neighbors weren’t surprised.
Marc Karun agrees not to fight extradition and was expected to appear in a Connecticut court on Friday.
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Portland student, 13, charged after report of gun threat near schools
The incident Friday afternoon sent 3 schools into lockdown for about an hour, and a realistic-looking pellet gun was found in the area.
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Man accidentally fires shot in Lewiston; no one injured
LEWISTON — Police said a man appears to have accidentally fire a handgun Thursday outside 486 Main St. After the discharge at roughly 1:10 p.m., someone called police, who are investigating, Lt. David St. Pierre said. No one was struck by the bullet and no injuries were reported, St. Pierre said. Police recovered the firearm […]
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Portland police search for fisherman suspected of several burglaries
Police say James Emerton, 54, has targeted motor vehicles, businesses, restaurants, schools, libraries, offices and employee lockers.
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Cat who was shot drags himself back to Lewiston home
The family pet had been missing for at least four days before he returned to his owners on Horton Street in Lewiston.
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Robber assaults store clerk, makes off with tip jar in Westbrook
Westbrook police said the suspect robbed the Big Apple convenience store on Main Street around 4 p.m.
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State police say man stole truck from Belfast school bus lot
The 54-year-old transient was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, operating after suspension and unauthorized used of property.
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Officer was on the ground before being shot to death, investigator says at trial
The state rests its case in the trial of John D. Williams, who is charged with murder in the death of Cpl. Eugene Cole.
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Indictment alleges Richmond man sexually touched 3 minors, supplied alcohol
Jeffrey T. Tilton, 55, has been indicted on a range of charges including unlawful sexual touching, furnishing liquor to minors and assault, as well as a felony count of witness tampering, stemming from an investigation of an underage drinking party in Richmond.