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Cops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Auburn man hospitalized after stabbing during domestic situation

by Sun Journal November 7, 2018December 27, 2018

Police arrest a teenager and charge him with elevated aggravated assault.

Maine Crime, News

Co-worker arranged to have teenager robbed of $1,400, Saco police say

by Matt Byrne November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

The boy carried the cash into Dunkin’ Donuts after selling a gaming computer, police say.

Business, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Whistle-blowers could get part of $3.2 million pollution fine against German shipping company

by Megan Gray November 5, 2018November 5, 2018

The owner of a cargo ship that frequents Portland Harbor pleads guilty to covering up illegal discharges of oily water, and the court-approved deal allows whistle-blowing crew members to seek some of the fine.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Threats made online are ‘contact,’ Maine Supreme Judicial Court rules

by Megan Gray November 4, 2018November 4, 2018

A precedent-setting decision gives prosecutors more leeway in protection from abuse cases. Still, many gray areas persist.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Driver accused of intentionally hitting man held on $25,000 bail

by Matt Byrne November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

The bail for Clemente Hernandez, 45, of Westbrook is half of what the prosecutor wanted, and the charges are reduced.

Election 2018, News, Politics

Party leader defends asking Democrat to drop out of race for district attorney

by Megan Gray November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

Chairman Phil Bartlett sent a message to party leaders saying that, despite disappointment with his decision, he was right to ask Jon Gale to withdraw after he learned of misconduct allegations.