In his first in-depth interview about the Oct. 25 mass shooting, Chief David St. Pierre reflects on the events of that night and the effect they have had on his officers and the city.
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Agency to fork up nearly $200,000 for shielding public records related to Kennebec County jail
The Maine County Commissioners Association Risk Pool is the first government entity in Maine to be penalized for wrongly withholding documents since the Freedom of Access Act became law in 1959.
New Gloucester man sentenced for lying about gun purchase
Ryan Barry’s attorney says the loss of Barry’s teenage sister changed him for life.
Litchfield man faces felony drug and gun charges
James “JJ” Bourgoin held police at bay during a four-hour standoff in August.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 9, 2023
• Thomas E. Begley, 31, of 4 Hazen St., Norway, on charges of violation of condition of release and disorderly conduct, 11:19 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Bradley C. Brookings, 56, of 30 Summit St., Mexico, on a probation revocation, 4:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in Mexico, by Mexico […]
Police: Skowhegan man faces several charges after leading officers on chase through downtown area
Raymond Ellis Jr., 34, was being held Thursday at the Somerset County Jail in Madison after the pickup truck he was driving hit several vehicles, including three belonging to law enforcement agencies, officials said.
Trial begins for Augusta man accused of killing Richmond photographer over salacious images
Tyon Shuron is accused of murdering Andrew Sherman at Sherman’s Richmond home in 2019 and trying to compel a witness to change the story she told police.
Auburn police raid drug house, arrest 6
Nearly two dozen people were located inside the house, police said, and not all of them were easy to find.
Stockton Springs woman appeals murder conviction in death of toddler son
Jessica Trefethen is asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to grant her a new trial. She was sentenced in December to 47 years in prison for killing her 3-year-old son Maddox Williams.
Lewiston man charged with 2 felonies in September police chase
Witnesses say the pickup truck Robert G. True was driving reached speeds over 80 mph.