AUBURN — Seth Thomas Carey is a Republican candidate for district attorney in District III, for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. His family has lived in Rumford for four generations. Carey went to Mountain Valley High School and was on the only state championship baseball team in the school’s history. He has also been in […]
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Lewiston man seeks GOP nomination for DA
2018 submitted photo of Alexander Willette LEWISTON — A local man who works as a prosecutor in Sagadahoc County is seeking the top job in the District Attorney’s Office for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Alexander Willette, 28, of Lewiston has filed the necessary papers to be on the ballot for the June 12 Republican […]
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Franklin County to continue cost-sharing with Androscoggin, Oxford counties
FARMINGTON – Franklin County commissioners agreed Tuesday, after reviewing costs and hearing from the district attorney, that the county should remain in a cost-sharing agreement with Androscoggin and Oxford counties for a restitution specialist . Franklin and Oxford each pay 25 percent of the full-time position and Androscoggin County pays 50 percent. The specialist works out […]
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Franklin County changes job description, pay grade for DA legal secretary
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners approved adding the title “administrator” to legal secretary Sarah Caton’s job description, and bumped her pay grade up a level on Tuesday, despite objections from two elected officials. Commissioners voted 2-1 to change the job description and increase her pay grade level from four to five with Fred Hardy of […]
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DA exploring options to consolidate its offices in Lewiston
AUBURN — The district attorney received permission last week from the Androscoggin County Commissioners to begin exploring options for a consolidated office in downtown Lewiston. Currently, the district attorney has offices in the Androscoggin County Courthouse in Auburn and at the District Court building in Lewiston. The county pays rent for the office space in […]
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Ex-worker at Somerset DA’s office under investigation
SKOWHEGAN (AP) — A former legal secretary and front desk clerk at the Somerset County district attorney’s office is under investigation by state police for allegedly stealing cash from fines, fees and restitution paid by defendants. District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said the investigation is ongoing and that no charges have been brought. The employee has […]
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State releases official results for November elections
FARMINGTON — The office of the Maine Secretary of State posted the results of the Nov. 4 election on its website Tuesday morning. The website is www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec. All of Franklin County government positions were unopposed. Judge of Probate Richard Morton of Farmington, a Republican, was re-elected for another term with 12,292 votes. He has served […]
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Lisbon man seeks new trial in attempted murder case involving Auburn cop
PORTLAND — A Lisbon man is hoping the state’s highest court will vacate his conviction for trying to kill Auburn police by ramming a dump truck into a cruiser during a high-speed chase in 2008. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court, acting as the law court, heard oral arguments on the case Tuesday. Bartolo Ford was […]
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Fryeburg man accused of assault with tea kettle
FRYEBURG — A Fryeburg man was arrested early Monday morning after reportedly assaulting another man with a tea kettle. Chad A. Stevens, 38, of Smith Street, appeared in 11th District Court on Monday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge. He was released on personal recognizance bail. Fryeburg police Chief Phil Weymouth said […]
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Maine prosecutor disciplined for misconduct
PORTLAND (AP) — A Maine prosecutor has been suspended from practicing law for 30 days, but her suspension won’t be implemented if she completes additional legal training. The Maine Board of Overseers announced the suspension Thursday against Hancock County Assistant District Attorney Mary Kellett in the first disciplinary proceeding ever filed against a Maine prosecutor. […]