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Maine’s high court rejects appeal by teenager’s killer in 1980 cold case

by Matt Byrne February 21, 2019February 22, 2019

The Supreme Judicial Court rules against Philip Scott Fournier, 57, who appealed his conviction for murdering 16-year-old Joyce McLain in East Millinocket.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Gray man charged with beating, strangling girlfriend

by Gillian Graham February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

Scott Dingwell Jr.’s mother was also arrested on a charge of hindering apprehension when her son was found in her Casco home.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Maine’s ‘Cupid of Chaos’ may be prosecuted in New Hampshire first

by TAMMY WELLS February 20, 2019February 21, 2019

Michael Middleton, who is jailed in Ohio, also could be tried in Maine, where he is charged with domestic violence assault and other crimes.

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Actor Jussie Smollett staged attack, ‘wanted it on camera,’ police say

by DON BABWIN February 20, 2019February 21, 2019

The reported attack, which liberals held out as a shocking example of Trump-era hate, was just a publicity stunt, says Chicago’s police superintendent.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Westbrook robbery suspect tries to flee – during court appearance

by Matt Byrne February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

Michael Gray, 30, of Portland, was in restraints when he tried to walk out of the courthouse Tuesday. He was quickly apprehended.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Auburn man charged in Alaska murder was fired for making women uncomfortable

by Lindsay Tice February 18, 2019February 19, 2019

The Auburn man was fired in 2016 from a Livermore Falls residential facility and received a warning from the state nursing board — in part because two female co-workers complained he’d made them feel uncomfortable.