Portland, as well as Hancock and Cumberland counties, appeared on the list of areas that the department last week accused of defying federal immigration law.
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Skowhegan Eagles club’s former secretary accused of stealing thousands
Heather D. Kennedy, 45, of Madison, was indicted on one Class B count of theft, alleging she stole more than $10,000 from the club; police said the figure exceeds $100,000.
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Homeland Security accuses Portland, and Hancock and Cumberland counties of defying immigration law
A list compiled by the federal agency specifically calls out the three law enforcement jurisdictions ‘as endangering American communities.’
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Illegal firearm purchases in Maine feeding gun trafficking across U.S.
In places like Lewiston, a sharp rise in gun violence begs the question: How many firearms are acquired by people lying about who the gun is for?
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Augusta man pleads guilty to murder, sentenced to 27 years
Andrew Redmond, 36, previously pleaded not guilty to murdering Tyler Robinson in Augusta in 2023.
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Man sentenced to 25 years for sexual assaults in Augusta
Kenneth D. Marin, convicted of seven counts of sex crimes against a child, continued to claim innocence at sentencing.
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Norridgewock murder suspect deemed incompetent to stand trial
Kendall Purnell, alleged to have killed Harold Burgess and injured Shawn Higgins on Feb. 7 in Norridgewock, was ordered by the court Friday to be treated in an institutional residential setting.
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Benton man tries to withdraw guilty pleas, fire lawyer at sentencing in Augusta
Christopher S. Groves, who argued he was forced into a plea, was sentenced Thursday to serve at least seven months on a domestic violence charge.
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Clinton man sentenced in domestic violence incident involving guns, wrecked car, safe
John W. Disney II’s defense attorney says his client’s post-traumatic stress disorder was triggered by a gunshot during confrontation.
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Former state prosecutor released after child sex abuse material sentence
James M. Cameron, who had been Maine’s former top drug prosecutor, also fled the state while on bail, prompting an 18-day manhunt.