Dozens of college age students, some who were under 21, attended the New Year’s party, Farmington police previously said.
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Biddeford School Committee member pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault
Three other charges, including two felonies, against Dennis Anglea are dismissed, and he plans to rejoin the board after taking a leave of absence.
Woman accused of Owls Head slaying admitted hitting elderly victim with tool, state police say
The affidavit detailing the events that led investigators to charge Sarah Richards with murder in the death of Helen Carver is unsealed in Knox County Superior Court.
Wilton man sentenced to four months for Chesterville hit-and-run
Wilton man sentenced to four months and a 360-day loss of license for not stopping after he hit a Chesterville man’s tricycle and cart and ran over his foot in 2017.
Bill to require all Maine police to wear body cameras ignites debate
Supporters say Sen. Susan Deschambault’s bill would promote transparency, but critics raise concerns about how much it would cost and whether it could lead to invasion of privacy.
Victim’s Facebook messages at issue in appeal of man convicted of killing his wife
A lawyer for Luc Tieman argues that the messages should not have been admitted in court, but supreme court justices point out that there was plenty of other evidence pointing to his client’s guilt.
Maine’s attorney general has earned bipartisan credibility
Democrat Aaron Frey won’t likely clash with the chief executive as his predecessor did. Still, significant challenges await.
Former UMaine athlete due back in New York court Friday
Trevor Bates, who now plays football professionally, faces charges related to a Jan. 26 incident during which he allegedly assaulted a police officer.
Citing new evidence, man convicted of 1994 murder in South Portland keeps fighting for another trial
Found guilty in 2002 of killing Tammy Dickson, Foster Bates has maintained his innocence and is making a third request for post-conviction review.
Elderly couple in Auburn scammed; police retrieve their $6,000
The Grandparents Scam has been around for many years, according to the American Association of Retired Persons.