The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services had previously warned that it would run out of money to reimburse private lawyers who represent low-income clients.
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Former Jay teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of minor, dissemination of sexually explicit material
Jan M. Barlow, 48, of Auburn, was sentenced to a total of 11 years in prison with all but 9 months suspended.
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Skowhegan man arrested in connection with February fatal shooting in Augusta
Billyjack Curtis, 51, was killed in the Feb. 2 shooting on Flagg Street.
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Brunswick police officer accused of assaulting a minor
An attorney who says he’s representing the girl says she is still dealing with medical issues because of the incident.
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Hancock County probate judge, wanted on arrest warrant, turns himself in
William Blaisdell is accused of missing a court hearing last week concerning unpaid child support payments.
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Former Maine corrections official pleads guilty to stealing over $500K
Gerald Merrill, 64, of Abbot, is accused of using state-issued credit cards in what prosecutors said was a yearslong scheme.
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Rangeley man who led large-scale illicit pot operation denied a new trial
A federal jury convicted Lucas Sirois, 45, of eight charges on Nov. 18, 2025.
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Does Maine have the lowest violent crime rate in America? | Fact brief
Maine saw 100 violent offenses per 100,000 people in 2024, according to the most recent FBI data.
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Mainers split in reaction to messages between immigration agent and local police leaders
Some officials described the messages among a Homeland Security agent and 2 high-level police officials as normal, while others criticized their content and tone.
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Victim of Carrabassett Valley shooting remembered as kind, dedicated and creative
Meanwhile, some residents of the small ski resort town are struggling to come to grips with the news of Makayla DeSantis’ fatal shooting.