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Maine State Police make arrest in 1987 killing of Alice Hawkes

by Drew Johnson 2 hours agoMay 8, 2026

Stephen Bouchard, 63, of Winslow, has been charged with murder in the death of his then-girlfriend almost 40 years after her body was found at their Westbrook apartment.

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Liberty man accused of assaulting selectboard member

by Morgan Womack 7 hours agoMay 8, 2026

The 56-year-old man was arrested after the alleged attack at the town hall Tuesday, Maine State Police said.

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Farmington man arrested after chase from Embden to Starks

by Jake Freudberg May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

The chase ended when the man crashed his vehicle, police said.

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Rome man pleads not guilty to attempted murder, sexual assault on a child

by Keith Edwards May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

David Henry, 79, allegedly beat a woman with a softball bat when she confronted him for allegedly sexually assaulting her daughter.

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Oakland man pleads guilty to possessing 23 stolen firearms

by Staff report May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Cody Smith, 24, was caught on surveillance camera breaking into a Waterville pawn shop and stealing the guns. He later posted videos of himself on social media with some of the firearms.

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Portland man charged with murder in stabbing of group home employee, police say

by Morgan Womack May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

The victim was identified as Marlene McNeill, 40, of Gorham. A former co-worker described her as grounded and compassionate — and her death as tragic.

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Teen accused of killing paddleboarder found competent to stand trial

by Emily Allen April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

A judge has not yet ruled whether Deven Young, who was 17 when police say he killed Sunshine Stewart, should be considered a juvenile or adult by the court.