Christopher Knapp, 36, was indicted by a York County grand jury this week and has pleaded not guilty.
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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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Biddeford man accused of murder denies he was masked shooter
Lorenze Labonte is facing charges in the shooting death of Ahmed Sharif in 2023.
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Portland man convicted in Woodford Street murder asks Maine’s high court for new trial
Damion Butterfield, 25, took a deal at the last minute of his December 2023 trial.
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Biddeford’s Seeds of Hope could see influx of people seeking assistance
For almost a year, the city and Seeds of Hope have been working together to combat homelessness.
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Biddeford teen to serve 8 years for nearly killing her brother’s fiancée
Ariana Tito, 19, pleaded guilty to shooting Kayla Grant, of Saco, in November 2023, a day after her brother was accused of shooting her boyfriend.
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South Berwick man told police he accidentally shot and killed girlfriend
A police affidavit against Jeremiah Godfrey states that he told investigators the gun went off when Sherri Sweet tried to grab it from his hands.
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County Report: Old crimes revealed in 1890s, 1900s, York County Jail logbooks
Many of us have heard the term “that’s highway robbery!” These days, the expression tends to mean that something is far too expensive — “they want how much?” for a dozen eggs, a chuck roast, or a basic, no frills, new car. Well, in 1893, highway robbery happened right here in York County. A Biddeford […]
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County Report: Sheriff’s office deputies have AEDs at the ready
Patrolling rural York County can sometimes mean a deputy is the first on the scene when a medical event is taking place. Deputies are trained in CPR, first aid and some other medical procedures, and can help until EMS arrives. And now, for the first time, York County Sheriff’s Office deputies have another tool at […]
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County Report: First County Foundation looks to fill needs at training and recovery centers
As construction continues on the York County Regional First Responder Training Center and the York County Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Center, the county government is looking ahead to opening day — and to making a difference in the lives of residents in York County. York County Commissioners are looking forward to welcoming folks looking […]