The state cites a lack of sufficient evidence to retry Bruce Akers, 64, who until recently had been incarcerated since his 2016 arrest in connection with the slaying of his neighbor, Douglas Flint.
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Man accused of killing neighbor released from jail after judge disallows key evidence
Bruce Akers is out on personal recognizance while he awaits a second murder trial after the Maine Supreme Judicial Court vacated his 2020 conviction in the death of Douglas Flint.
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In Limington man’s 2nd murder trial, prosecutors can’t use his confession
The Maine Supreme Court ruled last fall that Bruce Akers’ statements about what happened to neighbor Douglas Flint were illegally obtained by authorities.
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Judge sets $200,000 bail for Limington man awaiting a new murder trial
Bruce Akers has been in state custody for nearly six years, since his arrest in 2016 in connection with the death of his neighbor.
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Obituary: Max Hans Brandt
LIMINGTON — Max Hans Brandt, 80, died peacefully on May 10th, 2022 surrounded by family. Born on June 16, 1941, in Biddeford, Maine, Max grew up on the Portland Road in Saco with his four younger sisters. His parents were Karl and Elsie Brandt. Max shaped his life around four major interests: love for family […]
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Two men accused of attacking man with metal pipe, baseball bat in Limington
The York County Sherriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated.
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Winthrop man’s motorized floating picnic tables ready for launch
Lon Cameron has channeled his creative drive into developing floating motorized picnic tables, a new and different way for people to enjoy time on the water.
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Limington man pleads not guilty to murder in deaths of his mother and her boyfriend
The bodies of Cheryl Cote, 47, and Daniel Perkins, 46, were found in a fire-damaged house, and Matthew Cote also pled not guilty to arson.
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Limington man charged with 2 murders told police he ‘snapped,’ affidavit says
Matthew Cote, 21, is charged with killing his mother and her boyfriend last week and then setting fire to their home.
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Mental health evaluation ordered for Limington man charged with killing mother and her boyfriend
Matthew Cote, 21, was not required to enter a plea and barely spoke during Friday’s court hearing. He’s being held in the York County Jail.