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87-year-old Norway woman to plead guilty in case of friend buried in backyard

by Joe Charpentier September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

Vernelle Jackson is expected to plead guilty to abuse of a corpse and financial crimes tied to the 2019 discovery of human remains on her property.

Man on trial for 2024 St. John Street shooting claims self-defense

by Emily Allen September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

The jury trial for Abdirahman Mahmoud, who is charged in the shooting of Raoul Tshiyuka in Portland, started Tuesday.

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Maine man convicted of sexual assault dies in prison

by Drew Johnson September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Richard Sweet, 73, formerly of Waterville, died Monday morning while serving a 35-year sentence at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, officials said.

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Limerick man who was punched by trooper while handcuffed sues Maine State Police

by Gillian Graham and Morgan Womack September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Justin Savage alleges that police violently assaulted him and violated his civil rights during his 2024 arrest. He and his girlfriend are seeking more than $100 million in damages, their lawyer says.

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Glenburn man found shot to death in Corinth

by Gillian Graham September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

The death of Scott Roberts, 46, was ruled a homicide, but no arrests have been made, the Maine State Police say.

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Man sentenced to 50 years for 2023 Biddeford shooting

by Emily Allen September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Relatives of Ahmed Sharif, who was fatally shot at age 27, spoke in court Monday before Lorenze Labonte was sentenced.

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Lewiston man pleads not guilty in death of 4-year-old son by self-inflicted gunshot

by Joe Charpentier September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Robert McCoy pleaded not guilty Monday to manslaughter and child endangerment charges in the May 17 death of his 4-year-old stepson, Jasper Smith.

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The immigration arrest of a Portland father could complicate his domestic violence case

by Emily Allen and Morgan Womack September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

It’s unclear how Denis Rivera Martinez’s immigration status will affect local prosecutors who were in the middle of preparing a case when ICE agents arrested him at a city school.