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Maine driver won’t go to jail for 2014 crash that killed man

by Associated Press March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

Brad Curtis loses his license and is ordered to do community service for the accident in which David Smart of Mattawamkeag died.

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Don McLean ordered to stop disparaging ex-wife on social media

by Stephen Betts The Courier-Gazette March 8, 2017March 9, 2017

The protection order against the ‘American Pie’ singer-songwriter comes after a 2016 case in which he pleaded guilty to domestic violence offenses against Patrisha McLean.

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Police: 19-year-old beat father in Randolph in alcohol-fueled rage

by Betty Adams March 8, 2017March 9, 2017

Briana Rideout, of Whitefield, is accused of using firewood and a fire poker to attack her father, causing significant injury.

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Lawmakers endorse proposal for tougher sentences in domestic violence murders

by Scott Thistle March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

Prompted by a northern Maine murder, the proposal would give judges more authority to issue life sentences for killings of domestic partners.

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Two charged in Augusta Wal-Mart parking lot shooting incident plead to reduced charges

by Betty Adams March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

Frankie Dejesus, of Rochester, New York, received a two-year deferred disposition; and Samantha Tupper, of Augusta, was sentenced to five months in jail.

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Former Bonny Eagle cheerleading coach enters no plea, remains free on bail

by Edward D. Murphy March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

Nicholas Perry was arrested in January on charges of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual touching.

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Man shot by apartment resident after alleged Richmond break-in

by Keith Edwards March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

A Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan said he had no choice but to shoot Shad Hembree, 42, after he was told to leave but tried to force his way back in.

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