The 14-year-old from Ashland, Massachusetts, was committed to Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland until he is 21 years old.
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Three arrested in Donald Giusti’s killing
One of the suspects is arrested for manslaughter in the June 2018 beating death of Donald Giusti.
Lewiston driver denies leaving scene of injured runner
The woman jogger said she was struck by box truck in Lisbon during her morning run.
Old Orchard Beach massage parlor shut for code violations amid police investigation
A massage parlor was shut down Wednesday by code enforcement and fire officials after police executed a search warrant at the business. No one was arrested.
Medical examiner investigating human remains found in Augusta Sunday
Officials from the Augusta and Gardiner police departments said little information is available until the bones are identified.
Licensed drug counselor pleads to conspiracy in marijuana raid
The certified drug counselor admits to federal charge punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
DHHS says it’s moving to make kids safer, after report shows 26 deaths since 2017
A public awareness campaign about safe sleeping environments for infants and a push for more visits from public health nurses to help families with substance use disorders are among the steps announced by the DHHS.
Peru man accused of eluding state trooper in Canton
A state police trooper clocked a vehicle traveling on Route 108 on Saturday night going at 114 mph hour at one point, Lt. Kyle Tilsley said.
Maine woman charged with mailing threat, powder to Sen. Collins
A partial fingerprint on the envelope matched that of Suzanne E. Muscara of Burlington, which was found in a national database.
Defense says Wiscasset woman charged with child’s murder is not a killer
In closing arguments, attorneys for Shawna Gatto say it’s ‘human nature’ to want to blame someone but there isn’t enough evidence to convict her.