Erving Michael Johnson had been convicted previously of assaulting the same woman.
2016
Police suspect murder-suicide after 2 bodies found in house in Hebron
The man and the woman who were found Thursday were both shot, says the spokesman for the Maine State Police.
Alfond Foundation pledges $1.4 million to grow Snowe leadership institute
The 1 to 1 matching grant is expected to help the institute, which focuses on developing leaderships skills among Maine girls, expand throughout the state.
Richard Nickerson of Windham is Grammy educator finalist
The director of choral activities has taught at Windham High School for 30 years.
Sidney man treated for smoke inhalation after home fire
Firefighters were able to contain the fire at 210 Dinsmore Road in Sidney to a single room in the home and douse it after about an hour, the fire chief said.
Two baby sisters from Houlton die in New York from radiator burns
The girls, 1 and 2 years old, moved to New York City about a year ago, WCSH TV reports.
John Glenn, first American astronaut to orbit Earth, longtime senator, dies at 95
Glenn became an American hero who embarked on a long political career that enabled him to return to space in the shuttle Discovery at age 77.
Ethics commission favors shedding light on ‘dark money’ in Maine campaigns
The proposal, which will be considered by the Legislature, would require any organization that contributes $100,000 to a Maine party or PAC to disclose its top five income sources.
Couple’s gift of $5 million celebrated at Portland Museum of Art
The matching donation from Judy and Leonard Lauder is one of the ‘great moments’ in the museum’s history, a former director says.
Colonial Theatre Youth Troupe to form in Augusta
Organizers say the troupe will help drive interest in the theater renovation project