The state agency has denied Zachary Swain’s allegations that prison officials deprived him of proper mental health treatment by holding him in solitary confinement for years.
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Murder trial begins for Bridgton man accused of strangling partner
Eric Knight is on trial and charged with murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.
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Brunswick man arrested in connection with homicide
A deceased man was found at the residence after police responded to a reported disturbance and 45‑year‑old Tanner Dostie made concerning statements.
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3rd person charged in connection with Palmyra killing, robbery
New details about the killing of Jaquan Humphries have emerged as prosecutors proceed with charges against several people they believe were involved.
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911 transcripts detail hectic moments after Carrabassett Valley man allegedly shot his girlfriend
Calls that Austin Doucette made to 911 on the night of Makayla DeSantis’ death indicate that he tried to drive her to a hospital until a dispatcher told him to pull over and focus on stemming her bleeding.
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Border Patrol arrests 4 men on Golden Road in Maine after tip from maple sugar workers
The men told officers they were unaware that they had crossed into the U.S., according to court records. Agents say video footage and phone texts tell another story.
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Eliot Cutler to remain in Hancock County Jail without bail
A Hancock County judge ordered Wednesday that the former Maine gubernatorial candidate not be released because of multiple alleged violations of his release.
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Maine State Police warn of scam targeting sex offenders
Letters claiming to be from a fictitious state entity are being sent to registered sex offenders in Maine requesting that they share personal information via email.
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Pittsfield woman accused of assaulting child
Police arrested the woman Saturday after responding to a report she had assaulted her son a few days prior, court records state.
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Carrabassett Valley man threatened girlfriend prior to shooting her, affidavit says
Austin Doucette, 24, is being held without bail on a murder charge in the killing of his girlfriend, Makayla Rose DeSantis, 23.