Eric Bard, 32, faces a second trial after his previous conviction was overturned by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court because the district court judge who presided over the first trial improperly met with the prosecution without a lawyer for the defense present.
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York police searching for suspect who stole Ferrari and crashed it
The gray 2021 Ferrari CP 812 GT, whose owner says it’s worth more than $700,000, was stolen from the Cliff House in Cape Neddick on Saturday night.
National Night Out in Lewiston and Auburn promises fun and festivities
The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 2 in both cities during evening hours.
Strong woman pleads guilty to using a fake $100 bill at Avon store
Heather Suffoletto, 35, will serve six days of a two-year sentence and 18 months of probation.
Portland man accused of killing girlfriend is back in Maine, in court
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Raymond Lester in Cancun, Mexico, last week. He is charged with murder in the death of Nicole Mokeme at Acadia National Park.
Lewiston woman admits to distribution of methamphetamine
Shawna Burch appeared in federal court on the felony charge and faces up to 40 years in prison.
Oxford County arrest log: July 25, 2022
• Joel J. Brackett, 32, of 21 Lion Lane, Oxford, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Christopher D. Gilbert, 35, of 447 Raymond St., Rumford, on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, operating while license suspended […]
Sabattus woman charged in crash that killed Turner woman held on high bail
Amber Smith faces three felony charges stemming from the Saturday crash.
Man held on $60,000 cash bail after allegedly running over pedestrians in Raymond
The incident took place Sunday evening near Sebago Lake.
Man indicted on charges he stabbed Farmingdale man in stomach
Hector Rivera, 26, faces Class A charge of elevated aggravated assault and other charges, and is among those indicted recently by a Kennebec County grand jury.