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Judge orders former prison guard to pay $1.1 million to woman he’s accused of assaulting

by Megan Gray September 26, 2018September 28, 2018

It’s unclear whether Joshua Dall-Leighton, who still faces criminal charges that he sexually attacked the woman in a prison van when she was an inmate, can or will pay her the award.

Man pleads no contest in fatal crash in Etna

by Associated Press September 26, 2018September 26, 2018

The judge says the case is an example of how the opioid epidemic is affecting more people than drug users and their families.

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Former Chelsea man accused of terrorizing domestic violence victim

by Betty Adams September 26, 2018September 26, 2018

Robert A. Robinson Jr. said he was imprisoned during the time listed in the indictment.

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Augusta man charged with illegally possessing silencers

by Betty Adams September 26, 2018September 26, 2018

A federal judge ordered Ryan Merrill released on bail conditions.

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Man with heroin in his pants to serve 9 months behind bars

by Betty Adams September 26, 2018September 26, 2018

Michael “Ben” Seegars pleaded guilty to unlawful furnishing of drugs.

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Teacher at religious school in Freeport charged with sexual assault

by Matt Byrne September 26, 2018September 27, 2018

Derek Michael Boyce, a math instructor at Pine Tree Academy, run by Seventh-day Adventists, is accused of gross sexual assault involving a 15-year-old girl.

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Fishing boat captain pleads guilty in death of crew members

by Megan Gray September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

Christopher Hutchinson admitted guilt as part of an agreement to serve a 4-year prison sentence, but the stepmother of one of the lost crew members called for more time behind bars.