Advocates say a statewide tracking system will allow victims to follow the whereabouts of their kits online.
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Teen accused of killing paddleboarder found competent to stand trial
A judge has not yet ruled whether Deven Young, who was 17 when police say he killed Sunshine Stewart, should be considered a juvenile or adult by the court.
Skowhegan police arrest man in connection with cemetery vandalism
Police believe others may have been involved in damaging dozens of headstones and statues at the Southside Cemetery.
A Brunswick man is accused of brutally killing his neighbor. Here’s what we know.
Tanner Dostie, 45, was charged with murder after police found remains at his home on Randall Circle.
Solon man accused of sexual assaults pepper-sprayed detectives, police say
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office on Friday arrested Matthew Cooley and seized several firearms from his home, court records show.
As Somerset County pot grow house cases face challenges, some get deals
A series of hearings last week marked the first major developments in cases that have been lingering on the court’s docket for 2 years.
California man walks with $10K fine in Harmony marijuana grow house case
The plea deal comes amid a series of hearings in similar cases in Somerset County that have been pending 2 years.
Brunswick neighborhood rattled by violent killing
Tanner Dostie, 45, has been charged with murder after police found remains at his home on Randall Circle.
3rd person charged in connection with Palmyra killing, robbery
New details about the killing of Jaquan Humphries have emerged as prosecutors proceed with charges against several people they believe were involved.
Pittsfield woman accused of assaulting child
Police arrested the woman Saturday after responding to a report she had assaulted her son a few days prior, court records state.