The South Portland man could be sentenced to 30 years and deported to his native Congo if convicted.
July 2015
Wardens: Search for missing Appalachian Trail hiker to continue
Geraldine Largay, who was 66 and went by the nickname ‘Inchworm,’ was last seen in Franklin County on July 22, 2013, and Maine game wardens say they’ll continue searching for her in areas where ground searches haven’t occurred.
Morning Sentinel July 21 police log
Waterville-area police reports for July 21, 2015.
Inmate from Clinton dies at Maine Correctional Center
State police say no foul play was involved in death of Robert Lewis, who was denied a medical furlough in April while serving a three-year sentence on child porn charges.
NHL receives expansion bids from Vegas, Quebec
2 cities move closer to joining the league.
Parents: Northern Maine shooting spree began when daughter reported assault
Rick and Kim Irish say Anthony Lord had become obsessed with 21-year-old Brittany Irish.
Raspberry festival time in Winthrop
The annual Winthrop Raspberry Festival, which typically draws more than 1,000 people, is scheduled for Saturday at the East Winthrop Baptist Church.
Press Herald sues to force state to identify schools that had chickenpox outbreaks
The Maine CDC has refused to release the names, citing privacy issues, but the newspaper says information about outbreaks of communicable diseases would help the public avoid exposure.
Man accused of shooting wife in Saco seeks dismissal of federal charges
Gregory Owens faces charges in U.S. District Court in Portland with crossing state lines to commit a crime of domestic violence, in addition to attempted murder charges in York County.
Pent-up demand pushed June home sales up 19% in Maine
Interest rates and the approach of school also were factors, but the state’s median price rose only 3% despite a limited housing supply.