Benjamin Peterson died Friday night as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound sustained early in the day after allegedly shooting and killing former girlfriend Kylee Turcotte, State Police said.
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One killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Albion
One person expected to be charged in two-vehicle crash Friday at corner of Belfast and Unity roads.
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South Portland High staff are frustrated with information flow after student is accused of making violent threats
After a student was arrested in April and accused of threatening the school, a lockdown last month reignited some teachers’ frustration with how little they know about his arrest.
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No trace of Auburn woman missing since 2021
It took the better part of two years for authorities to realize Celeste Doghmi was missing since mid-2021. Originally from Germany and estranged from much of her family and friends who all live out of state, it took a request to police for contact in May 2023 to raise any suspicion.
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Lisbon man, woman charged in drug case in Farmington
A search of passengers turned up fentanyl, methamphetamine and a drug known as Ecstasy and Molly.
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Albion man indicted on child sex assault charges
Sean M. Eori, 43, was indicted on 11 charges by a Kennebec County grand jury.
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Police looking for man who demanded drugs at Augusta CVS then fled
The alleged robbery took place Friday at the CVS on Stone Street.
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Edgecomb man charged with murder in toddler’s Christmas morning death
Tyler Witham-Jordan, 29, was charged Friday with killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter, Makinzlee Handrahan, more than nine months after authorities ruled her death a homicide.
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Lisbon Falls woman’s death ruled homicide; Pittston man in critical condition from gun shot
Police say there is no threat to the public.
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Lewiston man charged with exposing himself, forcing his way into woman’s car
Christopher M. Good, who had recently been released from prison, was facing a slew of charges, including three counts of indecent exposure and a charge of attempted sexual assault.