Lawyer for Auburn man charged with murder seeks sanctions against prosecutors

James Howaniec says he received 5,000 pages of discovery more than a year after Steven Downs was charged in a 27-year-old Alaska cold case, and has asked for more time to file additional motions.

Maine diocese fires priest criticized by judge in murder case

A Superior Court justice said the Rev. Anthony Cipolle 'inflamed' an argument that led to the murder of a Hampden woman in 2018.

Judge sets high bail for Lewiston man struck with machete

Stephen Gurney being held on $40,000 cash.

Lisbon man appears in federal court on gun charges

Federal agents say the former licensed firearms dealer was selling guns without a license.

Hollis man out on domestic violence charge accused of assaulting same person

Darin Kilton, 50, was arrested Saturday after fleeing into nearby woods, according to by Maine State Police.

Jail populations down but may rise after pandemic wanes

Officials argue for and against summonses versus arrests.

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Court delays murder trial for man accused of shooting Jean Fournier in a Walmart parking lot

The trial of Gage Dalphonse had been scheduled for June, but has been postponed, possibly until next year.

Honduran man living in Turner sentenced for being in US illegally

Angel Isaula was sentenced to time served after U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested him Jan. 7 on a charge of being found in the United States after removal.

Judge drops felonies for Minot siblings in Poland robbery

One charge was dropped and another reduced.