The car crash that killed two teenagers early Saturday morning in West Paris is destined to become a powerful symbol of the dangers of drinking and driving – and of texting and driving, which Maine outlawed last year.
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Driver swapping texts with partygoers at time of crash
Kristina Lowe, 18, of West Paris, faces charges associated with the crash, though what charges specifically and when they will be lodged depend on the investigation and her condition.
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Portland responds to Occupy lawsuit
In a legal filing today, the city of Portland says Occupy Maine protesters’ demand for a permanent free speech zone in Lincoln Park is contrary to prior case law.
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Handball gives juvenile inmates direction, outlet
SOUTH PORTLAND — In the gymasium at the Long Creek Youth Development Center, a 15-year-old boy in tan pants and a white T-shirt dives to the floor, swatting a small blue handball off the back wall as other players shout cries of approval.
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Maine vigils to mark Tucson shooting anniversary
On Jan. 8, 2011, gunman Jared Loughner shot and killed six people and wounded 13 others, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
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Drunken-driving trial unlikely for Scarborough councilor
The drunken-driving case against Scarborough Town Councilor Judith Roy is scheduled to go to trial, though prosecutors and her attorney said a trial remains unlikely.
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Westbrook police, drug agents seize pills, weapons
Police raid a house on Cole Street and say they found OxyContin pills, a loaded pistol and two electronic stun guns.
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Commentor’s poem leads to subpoena
Police are chasing every possible lead to find missing toddler Ayla Reynolds, including seeking out a retired educator from Kennebunk who posted a reader comment on pressherald.com that implied the child had been safely relocated out of state.
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Maine State Police sergeant firmly backs those who arrested him
A veteran Maine State Police sergeant who is accused of driving drunk while off duty Dec. 18 is urging his colleagues not to resent or be angry with the troopers who charged him.
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Trooper: No colleagues should be angry with those who charged me
A veteran Maine State Police sergeant who is accused of driving drunk while off duty Dec. 18 is urging his colleagues not to resent or be angry with the troopers who charged him.