Mason Sparrow, who allegedly shot and killed his neighbors’ cow in September, has pleaded not guilty to an animal cruelty charge, and his case is scheduled for trial in April.
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Maine man in state custody dies in South Carolina facility
James N. Staples, who gouged his eyes out in prison, was placed there after being found not criminally responsible for assaulting a Riverview patient.
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Gardiner man pleads guilty to drug trafficking
The prosecutor said Clifford Sousa allowed his apartment to be used to sell drugs.
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New York man who murdered Augusta couple goes to prison for life
One victim’s father says David Marble Jr. ‘got what he deserved’ for the drug-related, execution-style killings of Eric Williams and Bonnie Royer on Dec. 25, 2015.
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Augusta police, bystanders wrangle chicken-at-large
Animal Control Officer Paul Frye said he has received a couple dozen chicken complaints since he started in August.
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Wayne man pleads guilty to manslaughter, drunken driving
Tyler Goucher was driving when one man was killed and other seriously injured in a May 2017 crash
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Sexual assault suspect found dead in Franklin County jail cell
Stephen Tripp was being held without bail Monday at the Franklin County Detention Center.
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Farmington man pleads guilty after punching ex-girlfriend, hitting her with frying pan, pot
Ryan Cunningham is sentenced to serve nine months of a three-year prison term and three years of probation.
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Former Skowhegan Planning Board member pleads guilty to child porn charges
Christopher Kruse, 50, entered pleas in U.S. District Court in Bangor and faces a minimum of five years in prison.
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Belgrade sexual assault appeal focuses on competency issue
The Law Court is looking at determining which side must prove a defendant competent to stand trial.