The Committee on Judicial Conduct is also recommending a new group of judges be brought in to decide whether to sanction Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Catherine Connors, rather than a panel of her fellow justices.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Police seek man accused of choking pregnant partner
Dusty O’Brien is out on bail for a separate domestic violence arrest, according to police.
Livermore Falls man injured in Lewiston shootout is charged
Police say they are expecting more arrests stemming from the afternoon exchange of gunfire last week.
Sidney slaying suspect’s initial court appearance delayed
Megan McDonald, 39, was charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy in Sidney last week.
Killing of Sidney teen leaves community asking questions
Police arrested a 39-year-old woman Friday in connection with what was ruled a homicide but have yet to release the name of the 14-year-old victim.
Man accused of killing Westbrook couple waives right to jury
Marcel LaGrange has entered an insanity plea in the slayings of Brittney Cockrell and Michael Hayter and has asked to be tried by a judge instead of a jury of his peers.
Witness describes ‘extremely powerful gunshots’ in Lewiston shooting Tuesday
One woman said that after a volley of gunfire on Walnut Street, the shooting continued on Blake Street as the shooters scattered in several directions.
Rangeley town official pleads guilty to operating under the influence of alcohol
Justice Nancy Mills sentenced Traci Lavoie to a $500 fine and a 150-day loss of her driver’s license.
Lewiston shooting victim recovering as investigation continues
Police on Wednesday released an array of photos showing parts of the Tuesday shooting that left 36-year-old Mickiel James with serious injuries.
Former Cumberland County deputy faces theft, burglary charges
Brian Smith, 37, was indicted this month on 2 felony charges for allegedly taking more than $10,000 worth of property.