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Lewiston mother sues Androscoggin County jail, medical contractor for son’s 2023 death

by Emily Allen June 9, 2025June 13, 2025

Trevor Saunders died of pneumonia at the jail in 2023. His mother says the jail and its medical staff ignored his pain and cries for help.

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Poland man arrested after vehicle stolen in Minot and stabbing, police say

by Daniel Kool January 13, 2025January 14, 2025

Payton Hamilton, 20, is charged with stealing a blue Ford F-150 from a residence on West Minot Road at around 5 a.m., local officials said.

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Maine top jurist defends judge’s decision to lower bail for Lewiston man

by Christopher Williams June 17, 2024June 18, 2024

Police say Leein Hinkley threatened a woman and her boyfriend before setting a fire that burned her home early Saturday; Hinkley died in a shootout with police.

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Leeds man seeks dismissal of murder charge

by Christopher Williams April 18, 2024April 20, 2024

An attorney for Joseph Chute says prosecutors lack evidence that a crime was committed.

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Leeds man charged with murder in connection with Windham man’s disappearance

by Emily Allen March 30, 2024March 31, 2024

Police have been searching for nearly a year for Alex Jackson, 34, who was reported missing on May 12.

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Auburn police officer denies domestic violence assault

by Christopher Williams November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

Lewiston police said Stephen Easley Jr. is believed to have assaulted and choked a woman over the weekend.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

Inmate found dead at Androscoggin County Jail

by Sun Journal Staff Report November 19, 2023November 20, 2023

Trevor M. Saunders, 25, was found unresponsive Saturday evening when a corrections officer was performing required checks at the jail in Auburn, according to officials.

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