Derek A. Gerrish, 30, of Sanford charged second time in four months.
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Cape Elizabeth music teacher resigns amid allegation of sexually abusing former student
The former Brunswick High School student contacted Cape school officials, where the teacher worked last school year, in May and shared the allegations on social media this week.
Portland police arrest data mirrors national race disparity, calls for deeper look, experts say
Criminal justice experts say determining why will require more data and an external review that includes hearing from people who have been arrested to learn what led to their interactions with police.
Woodstock man seeks to have evidence tossed from manslaughter case
John Rioux-Poulios is charged in the death of John Pikiell, 70, of Norway, whose car was rear-ended.
Witnesses say Massachusetts man tried to rob woman, then shoot her in the head
Nine shell casings were found in the area of the incident on Bartlett Street.
Maine State Police trooper struck by speeding sports car
Trooper Mickael Nunez remained in an Augusta hospital Sunday night after suffering a severely broken leg, state police say.
Westbrook police search for suspect in pharmacy robbery
They say a masked man robbed the CVS on Main Street on Friday afternoon.
Shots fired in Lewiston; man charged with attempted murder
The police recovered a gun and had arrested a Massachusetts man.
Attorney general says he’ll review 2007 police shooting in Waldoboro
The office says new evidence justifies the review, and a district attorney reaffirms her intention to prosecute the former police officer if the state does not file charges.
Driver from Biddeford rams police car, 3 other vehicles, Portland police say
The confrontation happened on Brighton Avenue after officers in an unmarked car tried to pull the woman over, according to police.