Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill, in the annual State of the Judiciary address, also talked about technological advances in the courts.
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Why was a Massachusetts man’s 18-year Waterville attempted murder sentence reinstated?
Maine’s highest court, on Irineu B. Goncalves’ appeal, ruled the judge erred in considering the alleged assault of a hotel clerk who intervened in his attack.
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Guilty plea in grisly Waterville roommate murder
Thomas Lowrie, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing Charles Bellows in 2024, was scheduled to go on trial later this week.
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Augusta activist sues Augusta school board, claims free speech violations
Nicholas Blanchard, who says he’s running for a seat on the Augusta school board, claims the board’s public comment policy violates his free speech rights.
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Waterville man sentenced on charges tied to fire that displaced 5 tenants
Initial charges of arson and attempted murder dismissed, in exchange for guilty pleas on lesser charges.
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Police lapse jeopardizes confession in Benton attempted murder case
Hailie Hotham allegedly shot a man she was in a relationship with after a dayslong ‘bender’ and confessed to police.
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Flag-wearing activist sues Augusta police over detainment at No Kings rally
Nicholas ‘Corn Pop’ Blanchard says police wanted to get him away from rally he opposed.
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NY woman pleads guilty to illegal marijuana grow in Madison, Norridgewock
Jiamin Liao had 551 plants at one property and 30 pounds of processed marijuana at the other.
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Waterville man charged with killing roommate seeks to toss out statements made to police
Lawyers for Thomas Lowrie, who allegedly told police he had ‘done the unspeakable,’ argue that due to his mental state he was not able to waive his right to remain silent after arrest.
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Hartland man charged with using tire iron in assault
Victim in attack suffered a broken nose, and could potentially lose sight in one eye.