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NY woman pleads guilty to illegal marijuana grow in Madison, Norridgewock

by Keith Edwards January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

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

by Keith Edwards January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

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.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Hartland man charged with using tire iron in assault

by Keith Edwards January 5, 2026January 2, 2026

Victim in attack suffered a broken nose, and could potentially lose sight in one eye.

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‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant sues Kennebec County, alleging privacy breach, stalking

by Keith Edwards January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The Falmouth woman, a former county employee, claims the county’s former EMA director downloaded uncensored nude images of her taken during the show and that fellow employees retaliated against her for blowing the whistle.

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Some detained immigrants in New England wrongfully denied bond hearings, federal judge rules

by Emily Allen December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

A handful of civil rights groups successfully argued that the Trump administration has illegally denied bond to ‘potentially thousands’ of immigrants in New England.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Retired Kennebunk police officer pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault

by Emily Allen December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Cumberland County prosecutors dropped felony charges against Andrew Belisle, who had been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

Maine Crime, News

Eliot Cutler denies violating probation in court

by Emily Allen December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Cutler is on probation for possessing sexually exploitative images and videos of children, which he admitted to in 2023. He was accused in October of violating probation and his internet monitoring conditions.