Robert Martin says he was let go by the police chief after helping the attorney general’s office look into a police misconduct claim, which ultimately turned out to be unfounded.
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Man on trial for 2024 St. John Street shooting claims self-defense
The jury trial for Abdirahman Mahmoud, who is charged in the shooting of Raoul Tshiyuka in Portland, started Tuesday.
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Limerick man who was punched by trooper while handcuffed sues Maine State Police
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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Westbrook police were justified in fatal November shooting, Maine AG rules
Ryan Nichols, 37, was fatally shot by 2 officers who said he swung a set of metal wind chimes toward them during an altercation.
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Maine joins effort to crack down on illegal robocalls
The Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is sending warning letters to 37 companies that officials say are responsible for a significant volume of fraudulent robocalls targeting people in Maine and nationwide.
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Hannaford data breach affected more than 95,000 Mainers
Dutch-based parent company Ahold Delhaize USA encourages affected individuals to remain vigilant in protecting their personal information.
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Maine contractor accused of ‘significant’ home repair fraud
Timothy Galvez faces felony charges and a civil lawsuit for a years-long scheme officials say involved unfinished jobs, stolen money and shady business practices.
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Deadly Bayside shooting last fall caught on video, prosecutors say
A woman charged with hindering apprehension in the case pleaded not guilty in court on Thursday. Another suspect is in jail facing a murder charge.
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Here is where Maine is challenging the Trump administration in court
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey hasn’t been shy about taking on the White House, filing one lawsuit and joining numerous multistate lawsuits against the Trump administration related to immigration, privacy rights and federal funding.
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Troopers found justified in deadly shooting on Piscataqua River Bridge
Trent Weston, of New Hampshire, was shot by police during an early morning standoff in late August, after killing his wife and son, officials said at the time.