Police have released few details about the killing of Sunshine Stewart, whose body was found near Crawford Pond on July 3.
Maine Crime
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Second toddler injured in Albion crash dies, police say
A police affidavit confirms the 2 1/2-year-old boys were twin brothers and also reveals how police linked the driver, Benjamin Lancaster, to the Friday evening crash.
Chinese nationals indicted on drug and other charges had medical weed licenses in Maine
Two men indicted by the Department of Justice last week are alleged to have operated numerous illegal ‘grow houses’ while also being licensed to grow medical marijuana in Maine.
Albion man charged with manslaughter for crash that killed child
Benjamin Lancaster, 44, was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail during an initial court appearance at the Capital Judicial Center on Monday afternoon.
Driver arrested after child struck, killed in Albion
A woman and another child were also seriously injured in the Friday crash. Police say the driver left the scene and was operating under the influence.
Wilton man treated for injuries from police-involved shooting after standoff
Maine State Police say they expect several criminal charges to be filed against Gabriele Wilbur, 34.
Maine paddleboarder killed in Union was strong and independent, friends say
Sunshine Stewart’s death was ruled a homicide, but few other details have been released.
Wilton, state police on scene of standoff Friday afternoon
Wilton police and a state tactical team responded Friday to a Cemetery Road residence for a standoff which appeared to end by midafternoon.
Farmington man indicted in attempted murder of ex-girlfriend
James Oakes, 45, has been held in lieu of $250,000 cash bail at the county jail since his arrest in May.
Clinton man pleads not guilty to murder in Waterville shooting death
Richard Hatt is charged with killing Stephen Killam in October 2024 in a Waterville parking lot.