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New group in Maine goes into courthouses to observe, document and collect data

by Emily Allen July 4, 2022July 3, 2022

The idea of CourtWatchME is to try to gather information about court cases that isn’t easily available in the state.

Victim of attempted carjacking recounts wild ride in Portland

by Bonnie Washuk July 2, 2022July 2, 2022

Jeff Hewett of Cape Elizabeth thwarted the theft of his Porsche but was stabbed in the process.

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Suspect in triple homicide in New York is arrested in Bar Harbor

by Jennifer Osborn July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Travis Blake is accused in the slayings of his ex-girlfriend, her son and niece.

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Wells man pleads not guilty to murder charge in toddler niece’s shooting

by Matt Byrne July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Andrew Huber Young faces five felony counts in the May 21 death of Octavia Jean Huber-Young and injuring of two relatives after a family argument.

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Woman killed in Washington County was stabbed 484 times, police say

by Edward D. Murphy June 30, 2022July 1, 2022

Donnell J. Dana and Kailie A. Brackett were both charged with murder on April 29, little more than a week after the body of Kimberly Neptune was found.

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Police confiscate 126 pounds of processed marijuana at Fairfield store operating illegally

by Kaitlyn Budion June 30, 2022July 1, 2022

Officials say 185 marijuana plants seized Wednesday at YEZI Local Craft Marijuana Retail Store that continued to operate after state had revoked its license.

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Jury finds Augusta man guilty of domestic assault, not guilty of felony aggravated assault

by Keith Edwards June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

Bruce W. Tillson Jr., 45, reportedly strangled his then-wife, Jessica L. Tillson, until she lost consciousness, then revived her by pouring beer over her head.

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Wilton police continue to investigate 3 burglaries

by Donna M. Perry June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

Police are following leads on break-ins at Creative Wood Products and a vacant house. Nothing has developed on a burglary at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.