Maine’s medical examiner changed his conclusion about the angle of the gunshot that killed Alicia Gaston, evidence defense attorneys said was significant to how they approached the case.
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Kennebec Journal Feb. 14 police log
Augusta area police reports for Feb. 14, 2019.
Former inmate says in lawsuit that Cumberland County guard retaliated after using racial slur
The man says he was assaulted after the corrections officer used a racial slur against him and then told other inmates he was a federal informant.
Reason for delay in Windham man’s murder trial could be revealed Thursday
The trial of Noah Gaston began Monday but has been interrupted by an unexplained legal issue.
FTC sees spike in online scams using romance as tool to deceive
Such schemes accounted for more lost money than any other consumer fraud in 2018.
Kennebec Journal Feb. 13 police log
Augusta area police reports for Feb. 13, 2019.
Law enforcement officers teach class to gain perspective, build trust with youth
The program is part of a statewide initiative launched by U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank.
Two Maine men sentenced to prison in federal marijuana conspiracy case
They conspired to illegally manufacture, package and distribute marijuana from a facility in Waldo County, according to the U.S. attorney.
Morning Sentinel Feb. 12 police log
Waterville area police reports for Feb. 12, 2019.
Veteran Somerset County corrections officer charged with sex crime against child
Phillip Campbell, 65, of Harmony, has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending trial on the felony charge.