The 14-year-old from Ashland, Massachusetts, was committed to Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland until he is 21 years old.
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Old Orchard Beach massage parlor shut for code violations amid police investigation
A massage parlor was shut down Wednesday by code enforcement and fire officials after police executed a search warrant at the business. No one was arrested.
Medical examiner investigating human remains found in Augusta Sunday
Officials from the Augusta and Gardiner police departments said little information is available until the bones are identified.
Kennebec County courts March 28-April 3, 2019
A roundup of cases closed March 28-April 3, 2019, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
DHHS says it’s moving to make kids safer, after report shows 26 deaths since 2017
A public awareness campaign about safe sleeping environments for infants and a push for more visits from public health nurses to help families with substance use disorders are among the steps announced by the DHHS.
Maine woman charged with mailing threat, powder to Sen. Collins
A partial fingerprint on the envelope matched that of Suzanne E. Muscara of Burlington, which was found in a national database.
Defense says Wiscasset woman charged with child’s murder is not a killer
In closing arguments, attorneys for Shawna Gatto say it’s ‘human nature’ to want to blame someone but there isn’t enough evidence to convict her.
Morning Sentinel April 7 police log
Waterville area police reports for Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Central Maine April 6 police log
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for April 6, 2019.
Portland man charged with murder in shooting death of Deering High grad
Mark Cardilli Jr. was arrested Friday in the killing of Isahak Muse in Portland’s Riverton neighborhood March 16. Muse’s family says it’s ‘only the first step in ensuring justice for him.’