The 1922 slaying of Maine guide Otis Bean near Rangeley marked the first time a Franklin County woman ever faced a murder charge.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Woman accused of bludgeoning death to use insanity defense
A Maine woman charged with beating and strangling an elderly woman intends to use an insanity defense
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Judge to decide later on bail in fatal Auburn Walmart shooting
Gage Dalphonse, 21, of Auburn is expected to claim the shooting in July was in self-defense.
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SWAT team begins clearing building at standoff in Saco
The person being sought is wanted for a 2002 felony armed robbery.
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Somerset County courts for Jan. 21-25, 2019
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
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Video shows burglars taking donation jar from Parkside Variety in Oxford
According to Oxford Police Capt. Rickie Jack, two suspects, who he described as “locals,” have been identified.
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Six charged with impaired driving during York County sobriety checkpoint
During the 4-hour checkpoint, officers stopped 850 cars and administered 25 field sobriety tests.
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Phillips man charged with trafficking
Scott Pinkham was arrested on two charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs. A conviction on each charge carries up to 30 years in prison and a maximum $50,000 fine.
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Woman accused of bludgeoning death in Owls Head likely to stand trial
Sarah Richards is accused of killing Helen Carver, 83, in her home in February.
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Auburn police discover trove of drugs and guns after overdose call
Paramedics administered Naloxone, an opioid antidote, that successfully revived the man.