Kendall Purnell, who was deemed incompetent in May, was back in court Friday for another competency hearing.
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Retired Kennebunk police officer pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault
Cumberland County prosecutors dropped felony charges against Andrew Belisle, who had been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
St. Albans man, woman arrested after vehicle thefts
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation has continued after the arrests Friday.
Skowhegan police chase reaching 130 mph leaves Madison man injured
A police affidavit indicates officers were trying to stop the vehicle Monday because they believe the driver had a revoked license.
Madison man to serve 3 years as judge tosses drug charges over discovery issue
A judge took issue with the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office’s apparent failure to turn over cellphone evidence in the case against Noah Weeks, who pleaded guilty to fleeing police and hiding in a tree.
Norridgewock man accused of killing girlfriend’s son denied bail
Daniel Markey’s attorneys were unsuccessful in arguing for bail after presenting testimony from his friends and family.
Skowhegan robbery suspect made off with $140, affidavit says
David Alvarez, arrested for the robbery of two Skowhegan businesses Sunday, told police he previously robbed a Waterville bank.
Waterville man arrested after 2 Skowhegan robberies
Police responded to the reports of the robberies at McDonald’s and George’s Banana Stand on Sunday night.
Madison cannabis shop owner faces more charges for courtroom tussle
Daniel Safranec, serving 14 days for contempt, is also being held in jail without bail on the new charges.
Knox County jury deliberating in Louisiana man’s trial over child death
Aziayh Scott, 24, has denied causing the 2024 death of his girlfriend’s toddler in Maine.