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Bloody ax, journal depicting violence found at Chelsea double homicide, police testify

by Keith Edwards April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

A District Court judge will determine whether a teenager accused of killing 2 men in Chelsea last year will be tried as a juvenile or as an adult.

Community, Maine, News

Sister offered a home to troubled teen before Chelsea double homicide

by Keith Edwards April 23, 2026April 24, 2026

The woman testified in the second day of a hearing at the Capital Judicial Center to determine whether the boy will be tried as an adult.

Community, News

Lewiston woman makes manslaughter plea in 2024 Litchfield killing

by Keith Edwards April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Shari Allimah pleaded guilty Tuesday in the death of Gerald Marin less than a week before her trial was scheduled to start.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Legislature declines to fund study about pay for Maine prosecutors

by Emily Allen April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Prosecutors have argued that public defenders are eligible for higher salaries, while their offices struggle across the state with turnover and high caseloads.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Jury finds Bridgton man guilty of murder in partner’s death

by Emily Allen April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Eric Knight was charged with depraved indifference murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.

Maine Crime

Murder trial begins for Bridgton man accused of strangling partner

by Emily Allen April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Eric Knight is on trial and charged with murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Former Kennebec County EMA director’s trial moved to new county

by Keith Edwards March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

A judge granted a request by Arthur True’s attorney to move his trial out of Kennebec County. True is accused of downloading nude photos of a co‑worker.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Will teen identified as Chelsea double homicide suspect be tried as an adult?

by Keith Edwards March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

The teen faces a hearing in April to determine whether he’ll be tried as an adult or juvenile in the 2025 deaths of Christopher Hunnewell and Ty Carter Hunnewell.