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At least 75 people shot in Chicago over weekend; 12 die

by Tribune news service August 6, 2018

One of the city’s most violent periods this year included a seven-hour stretch early Sunday during which 41 people were shot.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Lewiston chief announces increased police presence to combat spike in violence

by CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS Sun Journal July 16, 2018July 16, 2018

Making the announcement the day after a fatal stabbing, Brian O’Malley says he has boosted patrols and expects state police to increase drug arrests and traffic stops within the city.

Local & State, News

Brunswick man gets maximum sentence for illegal gun possession

by Peter McGuire July 11, 2018

A federal judge gave Joshua Knight, who held a sawed-off shotgun to his girlfriend’s head, 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Two men face weapons charges stemming from exchange of gunfire in Lewiston

by Christopher Williams Sun Journal July 9, 2018July 10, 2018

Police say the charges against Quentaris J. Leonard and James L. Crump stem from an attempted theft of drugs.

Op-eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts: Attack on Maryland newspaper hits close to home

by Leonard Pitts July 4, 2018July 3, 2018

As we celebrate freedom, it’s good to remember the key role the press plays as the people’s watchdog.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Don’t just pray for slain journalists – do something to halt mass shootings

by Selene San Felice The Capital Gazette July 4, 2018July 3, 2018

Let’s not treat the slaughter of Americans as though it’s normal – vote and fight for the sake of humanity.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Woman and man shot in Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood

by Dennis Hoey July 1, 2018July 2, 2018

The incident occurred Sunday afternoon in the area of Cumberland Avenue and Mayo Street, police say.

Nation & World, News

Suspected gunman had vendetta against Annapolis paper, police say

by By LYNN BUI, OVETTA WIGGINS and TOM JACKMAN The Washington Post June 28, 2018June 29, 2018

The suspect in the shooting at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis is identified as Jarrod W. Ramos, 38, who lost a defamation case against the paper in 2015.