The disgraced former gubernatorial candidate, 79, has been accused multiple times of violating his probation. He pleaded guilty in 2023 to possessing sexually explicit images of children.
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Feds charge man in Maine with identity theft, passport fraud
Federal prosecutors allege Matthew Charnay has evaded several law enforcement investigations across the country.
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Justice Department sues Maine for denying undercover license plates to federal agents
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who oversees the BMV, has maintained that unmarked plates won’t be issued unless the state is assured they ‘won’t be used for lawless purposes.’
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3 more women join suit against transgender policy at Maine’s women’s prison
The 4 plaintiffs claim chronic harassment and assault at the hands of a transgender prisoner.
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Eliot Cutler temporarily released from jail
The former Maine gubernatorial candidate and convicted sex offender admitted at a hearing Friday that he had violated his probation and argued he should be let out in order to seek treatment for a pornography addiction.
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Clinton man pleads not guilty to murder in 2025 shooting death
James Simonson claims he was defending himself from William ‘Bill’ Parent in the 2025 shooting.
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Judge considering bail for Maine man accused of murder in 1987 cold case
Stephen Bouchard, 63, is charged with killing his girlfriend, Alice Hawkes, in 1987; he has pleaded not guilty to murder. Investigators revealed new information about the case during a court hearing Thursday.
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Clinton man arrested in connection with fatal shooting
The arrest came nearly a year after the family of William ‘Bill’ Parent reported him missing.
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Former Anson tax collector still owes town $475K in restitution, prosecutors say
A hearing is scheduled for June 2 on a request to enforce the payment of restitution owed by Claudia Viles.
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2 more get deals in Somerset County marijuana grow house bust cases
The pair, arrested in Cornville, pleaded guilty to improper handling of hazardous waste, as prosecutors dismissed drug charges.