Robert Arthur Breton, 31, was allegedly out on bail for an incident in which the same deputy who pursued him in a chase Thursday had also arrested him in a previous chase.
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Child’s death in Knox County unlikely to have been caused by CPR, medical examiner and experts say
Dr. Liam Funte’s autopsy report is central to the state’s case against 24-year-old Aziayh Scott. The defense has raised issues with Funte’s credibility.
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Courtroom outburst lands shuttered Madison cannabis shop’s owner in jail
Daniel Safranec apologized for his behavior, which Judge Brent Davis said was the worst he had ever seen as he ordered Safranec to serve 14 days in jail.
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Maine Border Patrol agent bragged about Chicago shooting in text messages
A defense attorney says Charles Exum sent the messages, in which he boasts of his shooting skills, in a group chat with other agents.
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Benton woman indicted on attempted murder charge in shooting
Hailie A. Hotham, 21, allegedly shot a 19-year-old man she was dating after an argument.
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Border Patrol agent who shot woman in Chicago works in Maine
Court documents say the agent fired 5 rounds at the woman, who is charged with assaulting federal officers for allegedly ramming their SUV with her vehicle.
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Former Anson selectman faces additional charge of sexual touching
Arnold Luce pleaded not guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor-level charges of assault and unlawful sexual touching.
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Alleged ringleader in illicit Farmington pot operation obtained firearm, made threats, officials say
Prosecutors say Lucas Sirois, 45, of Rangeley, who is set to go to trial next week, violated his bail conditions.
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Attorneys for man accused of killing toddler in Knox County cast doubt on autopsy report
Attorneys for Aziayh Scott questioned the report by Chief Medical Examiner Liam Funte, who was disciplined by a state licensing board for drinking while on call.
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Maine’s lobster population is declining. Is the industry at risk?
A new report says Gulf of Maine lobsters are healthy but are being caught faster than they can be replaced in a warming environment.