The judge had agreed to consider a new trial after finding Foster Bates’ last attorney waited too long to request a hearing for new evidence in the murder and rape of Tammy Dickson. But the judge didn’t find the evidence strong enough to reopen the case.
Emily Allen
Staff Writer
Emily Allen covers courts for the Portland Press Herald. It's her favorite beat so far — before moving to Maine in 2022, she reported on a wide range of topics for public radio in West Virginia and was the City Hall reporter for the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota. Emily is not a fan of the cold, but she puts up with Maine's challenging winters because she loves the state's beautiful hiking options ... once the snow has cleared.
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Judge allows defendant to view arrest affidavit in Biddeford shooting
Lorenze Labonte, 25, was charged last week with murder in the death of Ahmed Sharif, but he wasn’t allowed to see the affidavit supporting his arrest until Tuesday.
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Father of Portland man appeals dismissal of lawsuit against city for Back Cove drowning
A U.S. District judge sided with the city and dismissed the case on Nov. 27. Now, John Cohen is asking the First Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider.
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Kennebunkport hosts 42nd annual Christmas Prelude
The 12-day festival featuring dozens of events and activities runs through Dec. 10.
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Taylor Swift makes quick stop at Bangor airport
An account tracking the pop superstar’s private jet reported a brief pit stop in Bangor on Thursday.
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Police arrest second suspect in South Portland home invasion
Authorities say John Nguyen and Tyrone Brown, who was arrested earlier this week, broke into a house on Sawyer Street on Nov. 22, armed with firearms and demanding money.
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Coastal Maine might see snow Monday, but it likely won’t stick
The Portland area can expect a snow and rain mix – mostly the latter – on Sunday afternoon.
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New Gloucester man killed in home furnace explosion
Lado Lodoka, 44, was working on the Intervale Road home’s oil-fired burner when the blast occurred, authorities said.
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Jailhouse calls, safety concerns focus of chaotic pre-trial hearing in Portland killing
Damion Butterfield’s trial on a murder charge is scheduled to begin Wednesday. He’s accused of killing Derald Coffin during a robbery in April 2022.
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Sealed affidavit in Biddeford shooting could mean more arrests
A judge ruled Tuesday that Lorenze Labonte, 25, cannot read the police affidavit filed to support his arrest charging him with murder in the death of 27-year-old Ahmed Sharif.