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Belgrade sexual assault appeal focuses on competency issue

by Betty Adams October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

The Law Court is looking at determining which side must prove a defendant competent to stand trial.

Suspect in State Theatre stabbing told police he used key-chain nail file

by Matt Byrne October 24, 2018October 25, 2018

Joseph Lewis, 27, of Portland is charged with felony assault that followed a series of verbal altercations with a group of people near the concert stage.

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Police: Teen struck by car in Windsor while trying to board school bus

by Charles Eichacker October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

The boy suffered bumps and bruises, while the driver, a 51-year-old Union woman, was charged with failing to stop for a school bus.

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Teen boys charged with arson after fire destroys portable outhouse in Richmond

by Charles Eichacker October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

‘When you have an incident like this, everybody involved has a certain level of sadness … ,’ said Richmond police Chief Scott MacMaster.

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Lewiston man charged with sex trafficking

by Kathryn Skelton Sun Journal October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

Police say they have had undercover officers posing as prospective clients to determine if women are being coerced into prostitution.

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Vermont man denies charges stemming from massive drug raid in Maine

by Christopher Williams Sun Journal October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

Officials say the sting, which included 20 locations, targeted a medical marijuana business that allegedly sold surplus pot illegally.

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Father of alleged Embden cow killer says case has destroyed their lives

by Rachel Ohm October 23, 2018October 24, 2018

Anthony Sparrow said his son acted in self-defense when the cow charged at him on their property in early September.

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Vermont man pleads not guilty to marijuana trafficking charge

by CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS Sun Journal October 23, 2018October 23, 2018

Charles Caliri was charged with possession with intent to distribute in connection with federal drug raids in Lewiston and Auburn targeting a medical marijuana growing operation.