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Ex-Gardiner teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting girl, 16, at his home

by Betty Adams August 6, 2018August 6, 2018

The teen told the judge she has lost trust in adult males, including teachers and father figures, following the assault by John Glowa Jr.

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Woman held on drug charges following search of car in Somerset County

by Doug Harlow August 6, 2018August 6, 2018

The sheriff says Destiny Alton, 37, is charged with aggravated trafficking in fentanyl and other drugs.

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Police: Drunken driver hurt Skowhegan officer, claimed chest pains once arrested

by Doug Harlow August 6, 2018August 6, 2018

John Ames, 61, of Skowhegan, was charged with operating under the influence, failure to submit to arrest or detention, criminal mischief and assault on an officer.

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Man accused of scaring Wells woman to death in burglary attempt pleads guilty to manslaughter

by Megan Gray August 6, 2018August 7, 2018

Carlton L. Young, called a ‘coward and a punk’ by the victim’s husband, admits to manslaughter and is sentenced to 10 years in prison, avoiding a trial on a count of felony murder.

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Winthrop man indicted on child pornography charges

by Betty Adams August 6, 2018August 6, 2018

Ryan Cameron, 35, is charged with having computer data files depicting children in sexually explicit conduct around July 26, 2017, in Readfield.

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If home intrusion caused Wells woman’s fatal heart attack, is it murder?

by Megan Gray August 6, 2018August 6, 2018

The prosecution’s challenge in an unusual case involving no weapon and no physical assault: Proving the death of a person in the home was a ‘reasonably foreseeable consequence’ of an attempted burglary.