Burton, who challenged decisions of the presiding justice in his appeal, was convicted by a jury in October 2017 of murdering his girlfriend, Stephanie Gebo, having shot her in the back three times.
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Judge questions suspect in Maine pot bust about ‘$300,000 hidden under a rock’ comment
Daniel Poland III, whose son was also named in a 41-count indictment, is accused of lying to the IRS.
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Kennebec Journal police log for Dec. 11
Augusta area police reports for Dec. 11, 2018.
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Maine woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit marriage fraud
Marena Mushero, 28, of Hampden received hundreds of dollars in exchange for marrying a man from Nepal to evade immigration laws, the U.S. attorney says.
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Brewer woman pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking, gun charges
Lynda Johnson, 30, admitted possessing crack cocaine and heroin and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, the U.S. attorney says.
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Winslow robbery suspects held without bail
Priscilla Pagliaroli and Peter Genica were out on bail when a woman was shot in the face with a pellet gun.
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Pittsfield man indicted on 23 counts of sex crimes against a child
Kent Lary faces six counts of rape of someone under 16, six counts of sexual abuse of a minor and 11 counts of child pornography.
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Acton woman asks to withdraw guilty plea in fatal stabbing of ex-husband
Kandee Collind pleaded guilty to murder in August but now says she was not thinking clearly when she did so.
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Mid Coast Hospital paramedic’s license suspended for drunk drive to call
A Maine firefighter was responding to a suspected drowning in Bath in September as a paramedic for Mid Coast Hospital when police say they noticed signs of impairment.
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Jail knew officer facing drug charges had a history when hired
The Cumberland County case brings to light nebulous hiring standards among Maine jails in vetting corrections applicants.