A bill signed into law this month increases penalties for those who sexually exploit people under various conditions.
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Sanford man injured in fall off golf cart dies
John MacKay, 52, had been in critical condition at Maine Medical Center with a brain injury following the accident in Casco over the weekend.
FBI rescues three child prostitutes in Maine
In Operation Cross Country, a nationwide roundup of child sex traffickers, 150 people are charged with pimping.
Police seize crack cocaine, cash and guns in Biddeford
Shanti Fray, 25, of 22 Cutts St. and the Bronx, is arrested on charges of aggravated drug trafficking.
Maine man still critical after fall from golf cart
His friend, Gary Belinsky, is accused of operating the golf cart under the influence.
Maine victim of polar bear attack still recovering
Attorney Matthew Dyer has not yet regained his ability to speak, his wife says.
Investigation confirms antique truck’s brakes failed before parade death
The vehicles were following a makeshift route after the Bangor parade had to be detoured because of an armed standoff.
Polar bear mauls Maine lawyer after breaking through fence
Matthew Dyer, a Lewiston attorney, was attacked while camping in Torngat Mountains National Park in Canada.
Maine Correctional Center in Windham gets new superintendent
The department’s current regional administrator for central Maine is appointed to head the medium security prison.
Wrong turn led to hikers’ deadly Maine plunge
The victims, who had just been rescued from a state park, were able to call 911 as their vehicle sank but couldn’t be found in time.