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Investigation into Old Port shooting that left 2 people wounded continues

by Gillian Graham September 16, 2022September 16, 2022

Portland police have provided few details about the Monday morning shooting that left 2 people with serious injuries.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Two people shot, seriously wounded in Old Port

by Matt Byrne and Gillian Graham September 12, 2022September 13, 2022

The early morning shootings are the latest in a series of violent crimes that are challenging Portland police and concerning community leaders.

Maine, Nation / World, News

Lebanon wrestles with its relationship to man charged in Jan. 6 riot

by Emily Allen September 4, 2022September 5, 2022

Ahead of a ruling on the case of Kyle Fitzsimons, facing 11 federal charges for his role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol, neighbors and community leaders debate the impact on the small town.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Three defendants in Woodford Street shooting plead not guilty

by Emily Allen July 18, 2022July 18, 2022

Four men are facing murder and robbery-related charges in the shooting death of Derald ‘Darry’ Coffin. Three entered pleas Monday; a 4th will appear Tuesday.

Maine, News

Aunt of woman who died at York County Jail wants answers

by Dennis Hoey and Peter McGuire July 5, 2022July 6, 2022

State police are investigating Nicole Turner’s death as a suspected overdose, prompting Peggy Turner to ask how her niece got drugs in jail or whether she was going through withdrawal.

Androscoggin County, Maine

Portland police confiscate replica gun from Lisbon 10-year-old

by Peter McGuire July 2, 2022July 5, 2022

A pellet rifle styled to look like an assault weapon was confiscated from a 10-year-old Saturday after witnesses reported a group firing the gun on Congress Street.

Maine, Maine Crime, News