Romelly Dastinot, also known as Marcus, led a group of at least 15 others who smuggled heroin, cocaine and other drugs from out of state to be sold in Androscoggin County.
2016
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Lewiston man sentenced to 9 years for smuggling crack to Maine
Akylle Murchison, 24, made many trips to pick up crack cocaine to sell in the Lewiston area from 2011 to 2014.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Apple opposes order to help FBI hack into locked iPhone
The company aggressively challenges policy justifications put forward by the Obama administration in the last several days.
Posted inMaine, News
Bill would make it easier to end parental rights of rapists in Maine
The change would allow victims to petition a court to terminate their attackers’ rights without a criminal conviction.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Freeport Alpine ski team honored
Freeport’s boys’ Alpine ski team was given the Maine Principals’ Association Class A Sportsmanship Award at the recent state championship meet. From left: Paul Biberstein, Isaac Salisbury, Liam Grogan, Griffin Agnese, Aaron Ruseki and Eero Pandora.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Nevada Gov. Sandoval bows out of Supreme Court consideration
His mention as a possible nominee was thought to be a way around Republican senators’ resistance to considering any Obama pick.
Posted inNation & World, News
Obama gives the scoop on 1st job, launches summer employment program
He wants to make it easier for young people to land a first job that can teach them the same lessons he learned and help send them down the right path.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports first case of Zika virus infection, in recent traveler to tropics
The Hancock County resident did not require hospitalization and is recovering at home, the state epidemiologist says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Concord Coach Lines to add second Portland-to-New York bus run beginning in April
The four-month-old direct service has been popular and riders want more schedule options, the carrier says.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Top honors for Brunswick swim standouts
Brunswick’s Nate Samson, left, and Caitlin Tycz were recently named Maine Swimmers of the Year by the state’s coaches. Samson won three events at the recent Class A state meet, setting a new state record in the 100 freestyle, tying the meet record in the 50 free and also capturing the 100 butterfly. Tycz was named […]