William Bamford, 41, allegedly fired his rifle several times in a residential area near Chandler Road and Point Road.
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Portland man’s latest bid for new trial denied by Maine’s highest court
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has denied 25-year-old Damion Butterfield’s appeal of his 35-year sentence on murder and other charges.
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Vietnam vet, 78, fights off assailant at Hallowell home
An alleged late-night assault raises questions about Hallowell’s police staffing, as city officials debate adding a fifth officer for the department.
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Illinois man pleads guilty to threatening public officials in Maine
According to court documents, Massimo Frangella, 24, sent 7 emails to public officials in Maine, each with the subject line: ‘You’re going to die.’
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Homeland Security takes down list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ that included 3 Maine communities
Portland, as well as Hancock and Cumberland counties, appeared on the list of areas that the department last week accused of defying federal immigration law.
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Homeland Security accuses Portland, and Hancock and Cumberland counties of defying immigration law
A list compiled by the federal agency specifically calls out the three law enforcement jurisdictions ‘as endangering American communities.’
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Portland police arrest 3 teens accused in December shooting near park
No one was injured in the shooting, but multiple apartments on Cumberland Avenue were hit with bullets and several shell casings were found in Peppermint Park.
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Elan School and Yarmouth fires connected to 4 teens, state fire marshal says
The state agency says 7 fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.
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South Portland police launch policy review after Deering High School student ‘mistakenly’ detained by police
The 16-year-old student was apprehended by South Portland police who were executing a search warrant near the school.
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Portland man arrested, accused of gunfire on Grant Street
The 31-year-old man faces one count of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.