Trevor Bates, who now plays football professionally, faces charges related to a Jan. 26 incident during which he allegedly assaulted a police officer.
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Citing new evidence, man convicted of 1994 murder in South Portland keeps fighting for another trial
Found guilty in 2002 of killing Tammy Dickson, Foster Bates has maintained his innocence and is making a third request for post-conviction review.
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Trooper testifies that suspect in officer’s killing was hit while in handcuffs
Tyler Maloon says he saw Special Agent Glen Lang strike the man accused of shooting Somerset County Cpl. Eugene Cole.
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Bonny Eagle Middle School reassures students a day after threatened attack
A boy and girl were charged with terrorizing Thursday after threatening to bring weapons to school and attack students and staff, police say.
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Elderly couple in Auburn scammed; police retrieve their $6,000
The Grandparents Scam has been around for many years, according to the American Association of Retired Persons.
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Police arrest 2 fugitives found hiding in closets in West Baldwin home
Sasha Rand, 33, and Ashley Cameron, 33, were wanted by New Hampshire authorities on drug charges.
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Inmate sent threatening letter to woman from jail, authorities say
Shaun Webster of Buxton sent the letter in January to a woman he had assaulted in a domestic violence incident, state police say.
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Sentencing delayed for ex-priest who abused altar boy in Maine
Ronald Paquin is now scheduled to be sentenced March 29 in York County Superior Court.
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Corrections commissioner to convene group to consider fate of Long Creek
Randall Liberty says the group will examine Maine’s juvenile justice system and revisit ending the incarceration of minors at the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
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Two students accused of threatening attack at Bonny Eagle Middle School
Two 14-year-olds, a boy and girl, are arrested on terrorizing charges after threatening to bring weapons to school so they can attack students and staff.