Portland police say she threatened to shoot a resident at an apartment building if they did not answer the door.
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Palermo death ruled a homicide, police say
State police say they are investigating the death of Robert Bruso, 56, earlier this month as a homicide, and they are also looking for Bruso’s golden retriever.
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Limington resident in serious condition after ‘intentionally set’ house fire
The state fire marshal’s office is still investigating the cause of the Thursday morning fire.
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Bill would prioritize youth mental health needs over incarceration at Long Creek
The proposal, intended to keep more children out of Maine’s only youth prison and instead address their needs elsewhere, was presented to the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee last week.
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National Park Service investigating after man found dead at Acadia National Park
A park official said there is no threat to the public and no one had been reported missing.
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Portland man accused of shooting, injuring woman in downtown apartment
The 36-year-old woman was brought to Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Hartland death under investigation by state police
Major crimes detectives are investigating the death of a woman Saturday at a residence on the Canaan Road in Hartland.
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Maine attorney general rules police shooting of Limerick man in Old Orchard Beach was self-defense
Christopher Harriman, 38, of Limerick, died from a single gunshot on July 9, 2024, in the parking lot of the Landry’s Shop ‘n Save.
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Maine funeral director who stole over $60,000 from clients sentenced to year in prison
Harold Lee Lamson Jr. pleaded guilty to dozens of charges Wednesday tied to the thefts while he operated four funeral homes in Penobscot and Washington counties.
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Driver of stolen van leads police agencies on pursuit through Portland
The driver was taken into custody on the railroad tracks at the end of Commercial Street in Portland.