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Bridgton man sentenced to 48 years for killing partner in 2023

Eric Knight was found guilty in April of depraved indifference murder in the death of Benita Preo.

The children are suspected of involvement in break-ins of 13 storage units and 6 motor vehicles, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.

Prosecutors requested a police affidavit supporting the arrest of Brandon Phair be sealed.

by Staff Report June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

A 4-year-old was reported missing from Fairfield shortly before 2 a.m.

The mother and grandmother of Braxtyn Smith, who died in 2024 after months of physical and sexual abuse, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the case.

Police say John Stratton Jr., 22, was driving 123 mph before the deadly wreck in August 2025.

Police announced Thursday that the suspect was arrested in upstate New York.

Officials have not said what they were searching for Tuesday or what the nature of their investigation is.

Attorneys for Stephen Bouchard have appealed the bail order. Bouchard is accused of killing his former girlfriend, Alice Hawkes.

The person was unresponsive in a cell and could not be resuscitated, according to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.