Megan McDonald, 39, is accused of killing Quincy McDonald, who is believed to be her son.
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Maine lawmakers consider new office to review criminal convictions
The bill’s sponsor says the unit would make sure criminal convictions ‘were arrived at by just means.’
Trial starts for man accused of assaulting girl at Augusta home
Kenneth D. Marin, 61, is accused of sexually assaulting a girl when she was between 6 and 11 years old.
Belfast man charged with murder of his wife at a Readfield home
Samuel Whittemore, 34, of Belfast, was charged with murder after Margaux Whittemore, his wife, was found dead outside his parents’ home in Readfield Wednesday.
Somerset County Jail officer on leave amid domestic violence allegation
Giovanni Sinclair, whose work-issued firearm was taken away when he was served a protection from abuse order, was later charged with misdemeanor domestic violence assault.
Winthrop wrong-way driver sentenced to 2 years for Augusta crash
The victim, who was severely injured, says her life was forever changed by the accident.
Oakland man to serve 8 years in prison on child sex assault charges
Steven J. Corbin was sentenced after reaching a plea deal just before his trial on multiple child sexual abuse charges.
Goodwill store in Augusta evacuated after discovery of grenade
A Maine State Police bomb team determined a box that had been donated contained a spent training grenade and fuses for artillery shells.
Waterville apartment search ends in 4 arrests, police say
Three men and a woman were arrested at the apartment on Kennedy Memorial Drive, where police seized illegal drugs and a handgun, officials said.
Norridgewock murder suspect makes court appearance
Kendall Purnell, 38, of Norridgewock is accused of killing Harold Burgess, 71, and seriously injuring Shawn Haggan, 45.