Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland, who earlier this month was arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of a 4-month-old child, closed her family child care business the same day as the alleged incident that led to the death.
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Livermore Falls woman gets nearly 4 years for fatal Jay crash
The victim’s family spoke at Trisha Payeur’s manslaughter sentencing Wednesday.
New Hampshire man sentenced to 16 years in deadly Berwick shooting
Daniel Lafrenier, 33, pleaded guilty in June to manslaughter in the death of 37-year-old Mark Forest.
Suspect in Auburn dealership vandalism faces new charges after crash, police chase in Lewiston
He had been released from jail the day before when his bail was lowered from $5,000 to $150.
Police investigate 2 shootings in downtown Lewiston
Another pair of shootings reported in downtown Lewiston where cars and at least one home were struck by gunfire Tuesday night.
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 25, 2024
• Jennell M. Risbara, 27, of 100 Gary St., Paris, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, on Pine Street in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Cory S. Robinson, 38, of 73 Fish St., Fryeburg, on a charge of criminal trespass, 8:47 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at […]
Man charged with 3-year-old Edgecomb girl’s death blames her mother
Tyler Witham-Jordan was charged last fall with one count of murder in connection with the death of Makinzlee Handrahan.
Leeds man gets 30 months for buying guns for drugs
Agents estimate Benjamin Turcotte bought roughly 50 guns for a Lewiston drug dealer.
Truck driver to spend 5 years in prison for crash that killed Falmouth couple
Prosecutors say truck driver David Herring was distracted when he failed to stop for slow traffic on the Maine Turnpike and hit the car in front of him, killing the driver and passenger.
Lisbon man admits to having child porn
Joseph Gibson has been convicted before for having child pornography.