Maine’s juvenile justice system defaults to privacy, but a South Portland case has frustrated prosecutors, who say the community has a right to know the threats.
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Cold dippers to bring warmth to domestic abuse survivors in February event
Maine dipping groups are set to get cold to bring light to domestic abuse survivors in a Sunday, Feb. 11, fundraising event for Finding Our Voices. The dips will take place in waterways all across Maine and throughout the day, with participating groups choosing their own place as well as time. Details can be found […]
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South Portland schools DEI coordinator resigns after receiving racist email
Mohammed Albehadli, the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator, received ‘the most vile email’ Superintendent Timothy Matheney has seen in his 35 years as an educator.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
DNA evidence connects West Newfield man to death of Freeport woman
Newly released documents show that police found Gary Mariner’s blood on Danielle Goodwin’s body. Her blood was also found on several objects in his home.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
West Newfield man pleads not guilty to murder charge
Gary Mariner, 65, is accused of killing Danielle Goodwin, 52, of Freeport, in September.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Judge reverses position, keeps South Portland teen accused of planning attack in custody
Hours before the 17-year-old accused of trying to recruit another person to commit murder at his high school was set be released from custody, police shared new information that convinced a judge to reverse his decision.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Judge denies request for new trial for man convicted of 1994 murder
The judge had agreed to consider a new trial after finding Foster Bates’ last attorney waited too long to request a hearing for new evidence in the murder and rape of Tammy Dickson. But the judge didn’t find the evidence strong enough to reopen the case.
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DNA needed to confirm identities of 3 people killed in wrong-way crash
The need for DNA testing means additional information about the fiery crash might not be released until next week.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger
Albertsons owns 19 Shaw’s stores in Maine that are part of a pending $24.6 billion takeover by Kroger.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
South Portland police looking for two men after armed home invasion
Police said there is no threat to the public, but they want residents to check security cameras.