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Attorneys for man accused of killing toddler in Knox County cast doubt on autopsy report

by Emily Allen 1 hour agoOctober 31, 2025

Attorneys for Aziayh Scott questioned the report by Chief Medical Examiner Liam Funte, who was disciplined by a state licensing board for drinking while on call.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man to serve 28 years in prison for sexually assaulting woman in Augusta

by Keith Edwards 15 hours agoOctober 30, 2025

The 80-year-old woman fought off the attack of James W. Oliver of Augusta on the Kennebec River Rail Trail until passersby heard her calls for help and intervened.

Health, Local & State, News

Doctor testifies during New Gloucester mother’s case against Mid Coast medical provider

by Emily Allen October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Dr. Danielle Salhany, a gynecologist at Mid Coast Medical Group, was one of the last doctors to treat 15-year-old Jasmine Vincent before she died. Salhany says her role was limited.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Maine public defense agency announces new director

by Emily Allen and Daniel Kool October 17, 2025October 18, 2025

Frayla Tarpinian is being promoted after leading the state’s first brick-and-mortar public defense office in Augusta for 2 years.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Belfast man found not criminally responsible for killing wife, attacking mother in Readfield

by Keith Edwards October 16, 2025October 17, 2025

Family members of Margaux Whittemore, whom Samuel Whittemore killed with a fire poker, said he should be sent to prison for the rest of his life, not a hospital.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Augusta man found not criminally responsible for shooting his mother

by Keith Edwards October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Samuel C. Bell will be placed in the custody of the commissioner of the State Department of Health and Human Services and be hospitalized for mental health treatment.