City Administrator Kevin Sutherland is not saying what led him to place Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress on paid leave.
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Amy Calder: Niece honors aunt who died in Norridgewock domestic violence
Crystal Lancaster Mulherin is raising funds to help those affected by domestic violence, nearly one year after her aunt, Marie Lancaster-Hale, was murdered at her home in Norridgewock.
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Car crashes through fence near runway at Portland International Jetport
The accident Sunday night did not cause any flight cancellations or delays, and there was no security risk, an airport spokesman says.
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Portland police continue investigation of deadly shooting
Crime scene investigators on Sunday continued to work at a house in Riverton where a 22-year old man was shot and killed early Saturday.
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Child and man found dead in apparent homicide-suicide in Presque Isle
Officers responded to an emergency call Saturday on Reach Road, and the state police tactical team discovered the bodies early Sunday.
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Portland man charged with murder in local woman’s death
The victim’s body was found at an address on Cumberland Avenue, and Gregory Vance, 61, was arrested at the scene, police say.
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Second victim in New Hampshire double shooting dies
A boy is in custody but there is no official word on additional charges.
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For alleged sex trafficking victim, a hard life, abridged
At 38, Carol Swan died before she could testify against her alleged abuser, but the new man in her life said she had finally found a sense of peace.
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Limerick woman accused of vandalizing vehicle behind Town Hall
Nanci Gammon, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated criminal mischief, the York County sheriff says.
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Man accused of firing gun in Portland
The 25-year-old suspect is being held in connection with a disturbance early Saturday on Sherman Street, police say.