The manslaughter charge against Kim Potter was filed three days after Daunte Wright, 20, was killed during a traffic stop.
2021
Thomas E. Delahanty II, Maine legal titan, dies at 75
Delahanty, who was a U.S. attorney for the District of Maine under 2 presidents, served as a defense attorney, prosecutor and judge for more than 4 decades, carrying on a family tradition in law.
Windham standoff ends peacefully, police say
Brandon Croy, 33, of Windham is facing several criminal charges following the standoff on Forest Avenue, which lasted nearly 6 hours Wednesday.
Man fatally shot by police during confrontation in Aroostook County
The shooting happened in Mars Hill early Wednesday.
Brunswick hobby store burglarized, $20,000 worth of trading cards stolen
J&R Cards on Cushing Street in Brunswick has been burglarized and a large number of trading cards were stolen. The robbery was reported Tuesday morning after a motorist noticed the store’s glass front door was shattered. According to a statement from Brunswick police: “The total estimated loss value of the various sports trading cards stolen […]
Many in the running for Kennebunk municipal elections
There are contests for select board, RSU 21 directors and Kennebunk Light & Power District trustee.
Truck carrying potatoes rolls over on Maine Turnpike in Litchfield, causing closures
Passing lanes were closed for crash cleanup at mile 94 on the turnpike, officials said.
Proposed town budget up 5% in Gorham
The budget adds two staff positions and boosts ambulance coverage.
Westbrook school budget increase irks mayor
The proposed school budget would add $144 in taxes for the owner of a $200,000 home.
Defense expert blames George Floyd’s death on heart trouble
The testimony contradicts prosecution experts who said the Black man succumbed to a lack of oxygen from the way he was pinned down by then-police Officer Derek Chauvin.