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Maine Crime, News, River Valley

Peru woman gets 15 years for drug and gun crimes

by Christopher Williams October 8, 2024October 9, 2024

Prosecutors say the defendant sold a total of roughly 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine.

Maine

Federal judge in Maine to retire next year

by Emily Allen and Eric Russell October 2, 2024October 3, 2024

U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen, who was nominated in 2011 by former President Barack Obama, was the first woman to join Maine’s federal bench.

Maine, News

Family of man who died at Wiscasset jail files wrongful death lawsuit

by Daniel Kool October 1, 2024October 2, 2024

The family of Kare Randall, who died by suicide, is suing a handful of local government agencies and officials, claiming that they failed to respond to clear warning signs.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man gets 35 years for abusing infant

by Christopher Williams October 1, 2024October 2, 2024

The federal judge also sentenced Timothy Doyon to 10 years in prison for having child pornography.

Maine, News

Widow of conservative activist who died in June carrying on his lawsuit against Brewer schools

by Daniel Kool September 30, 2024October 1, 2024

Patricia McBreairty is taking over a lawsuit her husband, Shawn McBreairty, filed in February. He died in June, but the suit will continue through the courts.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man admits to defrauding pandemic business loan program

by Sun Journal staff report September 27, 2024September 28, 2024

Prosecutors say Shahied Golden got more than $20,000 from the government program aimed at providing small businesses financially affected by COVID-19.