The Maine Supreme Judicial Court rules that Gary Prolman must face a more serious penalty over credible allegations that he had sexual contact with a vulnerable client.
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Kennebec Journal Aug. 28 police log
Augusta area police reports for Aug. 28, 2018.
Turner man indicted in massive drug bust in Lewiston
Andrew Waite was indicted in federal court in Portland in connection with a drug bust in Lewiston and Auburn that yielded 100 pounds of marijuana, guns, a luxury car and over $150,000 in cash.
Mother whose baby died in 1979 says boy finally ‘gets some justice’ with father’s 15-year sentence
The unusual case is not over, as Burton Hagar’s attorney plans an appeal to Maine’s highest court, even though his client pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Oakland man admits sexual assault on 5-year-old
The victim’s mother said Ronald Mullen did ‘a horrible, selfish thing.’
Readfield man gets 8 years for violating probation from ice chopper attack
After serving nearing 10 years in prison, Luke Blair, 28, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday for violating probation.
Antique automobile stolen from home in Nobleboro
The 1930 Ford Model A Coupe was discovered missing on Aug. 15, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says.
Two Biddeford men accused of assaulting black man face federal hate crime charges
The pair already were charged with assault by the state and faced a civil rights complaint saying they targeted the victim because he is black.
Police: Augusta man rejects neighbors’ food offer, threatens them with shotgun
Bruce Roy, 48, was arrested Sunday night in Augusta.
New York man arrested after Westbrook search finds drugs, stolen gun
A 32-year-old man is charged with aggravated drug trafficking after police find fentanyl and cocaine.