The transfer of at least 30 inmates, aimed at giving officers a break, is expected to last four months.
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Auburn man hospitalized after stabbing during domestic situation
Police arrest a teenager and charge him with elevated aggravated assault.
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Co-worker arranged to have teenager robbed of $1,400, Saco police say
The boy carried the cash into Dunkin’ Donuts after selling a gaming computer, police say.
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Another View: Mob justice was not justice, even for ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Officials have a responsibility to protect every inmate’s safety, no matter what they’ve done.
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Whistle-blowers could get part of $3.2 million pollution fine against German shipping company
The owner of a cargo ship that frequents Portland Harbor pleads guilty to covering up illegal discharges of oily water, and the court-approved deal allows whistle-blowing crew members to seek some of the fine.
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Threats made online are ‘contact,’ Maine Supreme Judicial Court rules
A precedent-setting decision gives prosecutors more leeway in protection from abuse cases. Still, many gray areas persist.
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Driver accused of intentionally hitting man held on $25,000 bail
The bail for Clemente Hernandez, 45, of Westbrook is half of what the prosecutor wanted, and the charges are reduced.
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Party leader defends asking Democrat to drop out of race for district attorney
Chairman Phil Bartlett sent a message to party leaders saying that, despite disappointment with his decision, he was right to ask Jon Gale to withdraw after he learned of misconduct allegations.
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Former school bus driver pleads not guilty to assaulting autistic student
Raymond Files is accused of striking the student for not following instructions while Files was driving for the Gray-New Gloucester district.
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Scarborough officials offer support after stabbing at high school
A 20-year-old town resident is charged with stabbing a 15-year-old Scarborough High School student during halftime of a soccer game.