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Five charged with selling crack cocaine after standoff in Cherryfield

by Gillian Graham January 26, 2018January 26, 2018

The arrests follow a monthlong investigation into the distribution of crack in Washington County.

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All sexual misconduct charges dropped in plea agreement with former sheriff’s deputy

by Stephen Betts January 26, 2018January 26, 2018

The three young women who accused Kenneth Hatch express frustration with the deal under which he pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor, avoiding jail time.

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Portland man shot domestic partner at least 5 times after an argument, police say

by Matt Byrne January 26, 2018January 26, 2018

A detective testified Friday that Anthony Leng admitted shooting Sohka Khuon, saying that she turned to him with a knife in her hand, but police say the evidence doesn’t match the story.

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Carthage man indicted on arson charges

by Donna M. Perry January 25, 2018January 25, 2018

Spencer C. Knox lived with his parents at the time his father’s pickup was burned.

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Man from Honduras sentenced for illegal entry

by Edward D. Murphy January 25, 2018January 25, 2018

Juan Carlos Martinez-Recarte was sentenced to time served, about 4 months.

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Deal reached in former Lincoln County deputy’s sexual abuse, drug case

by Stephen Betts January 25, 2018January 26, 2018

Kenneth L. Hatch III reportedly will plead guilty to one new count and see the 20 previous ones dismissed, including 14 involving misconduct with underage girls.

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Bail reduced, but Wiscasset woman charged with murdering child still can’t pay it

by stephen betts January 25, 2018January 25, 2018

The bail for Shawna Gatto is lowered from $250,000 to $150,000.

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Embattled former York County probate judge reprimanded again by state’s highest court

by Matt Byrne January 25, 2018January 25, 2018

Robert M.A. Nadeau, suspended previously for unethical conduct, failed to recuse himself from a 2016 child support case involving a woman who had criticized him on social media.