Androscoggin County Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy sentenced Brian Krafton 27, to 10 years in prison, but suspended eight years.
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Appeals court upholds conviction in Saco home invasion, shooting
Gregory Owens was found guilty in 2016 of interstate domestic violence and using a firearm during a violent crime.
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Pittsfield man pleads guilty in federal firearms case
Ethan Rumery, 24, conspired with others to buy guns they said were for themselves; instead, they were intended for people living in another state.
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Man found guilty by jury in Gardiner drug bust
Jahneiro Plummer, 27, was among those charged with aggravated trafficking in heroin and cocaine base, or crack, after police searched a Gardiner apartment, acting on a search warrant, July 31, 2018, in Gardiner.
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Vinalhaven man sentenced to prison for threatening Swedish embassy employee
Eric Malmstrom already has filed a notice that he will appeal the 27-month sentence.
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Auburn man fights extradition to Alaska in cold case murder, denies involvement
Steven Downs was arrested in Auburn earlier this month in the rape and killing of a 20-year-old student in Fairbanks.
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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.
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Augusta police probe nighttime robbery at city store
A man threatened to use a weapon Monday night when robbing the Big Apple store on Stone Street Monday night, police said.
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Police say fight over cigarettes led to strangulation of inmate at Maine prison farm
Zachary Titus is charged with murder in the death of Dana Bartlett at the Bolduc Correctional Facility last June.
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Former Brunswick lawyer sentenced to prison for stealing from clients
James Whittemore apologizes in court, while his former clients describe how he betrayed their trust.