Just over a year ago, a 7-year-old girl died and several people were injured when a huge wave generated by Hurricane Bill swept them off the rocks and into the ocean at Acadia National Park. With that tragedy fresh in their minds and Hurricane Earl expected to pass offshore, emergency management officials in Maine are […]
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Sides offer contrary versions of arrest in Maine excessive force suit
A lawyer says excessive forced was used against his client, but two officers say he confronted them.
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Two Maine police officers’ excessive force civil trial will begin today
Two are accused of using excessive force in a 2007 arrest in Wells that left a man permanently injured.
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Judge Robert Crowley stepping down at the top of his game
Superior Court Justice Robert Crowley’s fairness and humor will be missed, colleagues say.
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It’s happy mews for shelter: Huge gift of cat food
When a supporter drops off a dozen cans of cat food at the Animal Rescue League in Westbrook, it’s a good day for the organization, which has been struggling to feed the animals in its shelter. So how might they feel if an 18-wheeler rumbled up and dropped off 1,044 cans of cat food? “Goosebumps,” […]
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Guilty plea expected in crash that killed Portland teen
Yannick Mulongo, who lost a friend and allegedly was drunk and speeding, plans to admit to manslaughter.
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Bail reinstated for Pakistani man living in S. Portland
Mohammad Shafiq Rahman was arrested on immigration violations during the investigation of the attempted Times Square car bombing earlier this year.
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Child porn convictions cap downfall of Maine ex-prosecutor
A judge finds James M. Cameron, who was in charge of state drug cases, guilty on 13 of the 15 counts.
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Ex-prosecutor guilty on 13 counts of child porn
James M. Cameron was immediately put into custody following the ruling by Judge John Woodcock Jr.
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Feature Obituary: Ruth Randall, 87, patient teacher, bird-watcher and traveler
While Ruth Frances Randall never formally obtained a teaching degree, she was a natural in that field and through her work she touched the lives of countless children and adult students in York County. Mrs. Randall served for many years as an aide in the Sanford schools and in the city’s Head Start program. She […]