The Legislature is considering severe new fines on distracted driving. They probably won’t work.
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Clinton man sentenced to at least 9 months in jail for reckless driving that killed girlfriend
Stephen B. Richardson III pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault in connection with a crash on Oct. 31, 2021, that killed Julie Clark, 19, of Troy.
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Former facilities director for Bread of Life Ministries sentenced for sexual abuse of girl
Jeffrey A. Tyler, of Augusta, is to serve one year in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
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Solon man arrested after Sunday standoff with deputies
Luke Pomerleau, 42, surrendered to police late Sunday morning after a two-hour standoff, and was charged with domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime.
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Maine considers steeper fines to deter distracted driving
Since Maine’s hands-free driving law took effect in 2019, more than 3,000 drivers have received tickets each year. A legislative bill would increase penalties from $85 to $500 for a first offense and from $325 to $1,000 for a second offense.
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Man found not criminally responsible in Pittsfield shooting death granted more time for work, visits
Derek Wilhelmsen, found not criminally responsible for the 2002 shooting death of Portland cab driver Nunzi Mancini, will now be allowed overnight visits with girlfriend after a judge gave approval Friday.
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Man who allegedly stole Augusta police cruiser, pursued family to supermarket indicted
Kyle Joseph King, of Augusta, has been indicted on two charges. The officer whose cruiser was stolen, with an AR-15 inside, was suspended for one day without pay.
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Mt. Blue Campus in Farmington closed Tuesday after a pair of threats
A potential bomb threat was investigated Monday morning and a threat of a shooting was made in the afternoon, prompting school officials to cancel school Tuesday.
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Jury finds Gardiner man guilty of murder in shooting, machete attack
Dylan Ketcham, 23, was found guilty Friday of three crimes tied to a January 2020 incident in Gardiner. He faces a sentence of between 25 years to life in prison.
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Attorneys argue whether Gardiner shooting, machete attack was premeditated murder or self-defense as case heads to jury
The jury recessed Thursday before reaching a verdict about Dylan Ketcham, who is accused of killing Jordan Johnson and attempting to murder Caleb Trudeau in Gardiner in 2020.