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Maine must beef up mental health and addiction services, chief justice tells lawmakers

In her annual address to the Legislature, Leigh Saufley calls for more treatment, safe and sober housing, and facilities for youths in crisis.

by Staff Report February 26, 2019February 26, 2019

A man threatened to use a weapon Monday night when robbing the Big Apple store on Stone Street Monday night, police said.

by STEPHEN BETTS February 25, 2019February 26, 2019

Zachary Titus is charged with murder in the death of Dana Bartlett at the Bolduc Correctional Facility last June.

James Whittemore apologizes in court, while his former clients describe how he betrayed their trust.

Jahneiro Plummer was charged with aggravated drug trafficking after a July 2018 bust in Gardiner.

Police say a convicted sex offender, Jeremy Buckley, 40, began sexually abusing a then-15-year-old girl in 2015.

by stephen betts February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

Sarah Richards has been accused of bludgeoning Helen Carver, 83, after she was caught stealing Carver’s debit card.

Residents from Randolph, Manchester and West Gardiner were indicted by a grand jury.

by Stephen Betts February 22, 2019February 23, 2019

The body of Helen Carver, which was covered in blood, was discovered Thursday afternoon, authorities say.

The man saw a suspicious vehicle in his area Thursday evening and went outside with a flashlight to investigate.