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Maine Border Patrol agent bragged about Chicago shooting in text messages

by Morgan Womack November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

A defense attorney says Charles Exum sent the messages, in which he boasts of his shooting skills, in a group chat with other agents.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Benton woman indicted on attempted murder charge in shooting

by Keith Edwards November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Hailie A. Hotham, 21, allegedly shot a 19-year-old man she was dating after an argument.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Border Patrol agent who shot woman in Chicago works in Maine

by Emily Allen and Morgan Womack November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Court documents say the agent fired 5 rounds at the woman, who is charged with assaulting federal officers for allegedly ramming their SUV with her vehicle.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Former Anson selectman faces additional charge of sexual touching

by Jake Freudberg November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Arnold Luce pleaded not guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor-level charges of assault and unlawful sexual touching.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man to serve 28 years in prison for sexually assaulting woman in Augusta

by Keith Edwards October 31, 2025October 30, 2025

The 80-year-old woman fought off the attack of James W. Oliver of Augusta on the Kennebec River Rail Trail until passersby heard her calls for help and intervened.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Attempted theft at bank in Houlton leads to chase, arrests in Canada, police say

by Drew Johnson October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Rachael Kennedy of Kansas and Rashidah Henry of Georgia were returned to Maine and are being held at Aroostook County Jail, Houlton police said.

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Is it against Maine law to take down political signs? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Maine limits the length of time that temporary signs may legally be displayed.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Pittsfield church’s former administrator sentenced for $49K embezzlement

by Jake Freudberg October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Michael Mooney, 54, is to serve at least two years in prison and pay back the amount he admitted to stealing from the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House.