The $18.8 million facility would help the state perform more autopsies and meet the needs of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the next 30 years, officials say.
Maine Crime
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Plea deal reached with Maine National Guard soldier accused of rape
David Cyr, who maintains his innocence, is serving 90 days in jail after pleading no contest in exchange for prosecutors dropping 2 counts of gross sexual assault.
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Bates College student reportedly assaulted on Lewiston campus
The victim was struck by an unidentified man Wednesday in what was described as an unprovoked assault.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police: Man subdued after aiming loaded gun at local boxer at West Forks store
Police responded to a disturbance early Wednesday to find Edward Baker, 28, had been restrained on the ground by three people, including Brandon Berry, a local pro boxer who has risen to fame in that sport.
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Drug money was behind Auburn shooting Monday, according to police
Auburn police say a man shot through the door of his Washington Street home when three men attempted to force their way in, striking one of them.
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Two 14-year-old boys charged in connection to theft, vandalism at UMF
A camera, production equipment and an SUV were stolen, and damage was done to classrooms and offices late in the weekend, campus police said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Police investigate threat at St. Michael School in Augusta, say there is no danger
A student allegedly posted a video containing threats against the Catholic school’s staff, and city police responded around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
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Former Maine Med official facing new charges in fraud case
Joshua Frances, who impersonated a Homeland Security employee in order to buy 2 boats, faces new charges of submitting falsified testimonial letters to the court before his sentencing.
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UMF police investigate burglaries, vandalism and a vehicle theft
Officials say University of Maine at Farmington classrooms and offices, and Mt. Blue Community Access TV studio were entered, and an SUV was stolen from a campus parking lot.
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Two people shot, seriously wounded in Old Port
The early morning shootings are the latest in a series of violent crimes that are challenging Portland police and concerning community leaders.