Rep. Lucas Lanigan, R-Sanford, is now representing himself in the criminal case and said he would only take a plea deal if it includes dismissing his charges.
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Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.
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Four suspects in deadly Morrill’s Corner attack will be tried together
Aaron Karp, who is charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Susan McHugh, will be tried on his own. Police are still looking for a 7th suspect.
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Sidney woman says she killed her son, 14, on orders from God
Megan McDonald, 39, told police in December that God had chosen her for a murder-suicide and her son, Quincy, needed to be sacrificed, according to a police affidavit.
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Norridgewock murder suspect shot girlfriend’s son, police say
Daniel V. Markey, 59, of Norridgewock is charged with killing 39-year-old Christopher Nickerson.
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Portland police investigating shots fired near Bubba’s Sulky Lounge
No one was injured in the shooting around 1 a.m. on Sunday.
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Lawmakers try again to hire auditor to oversee Maine’s secretive state police intelligence unit
The Maine Information and Analysis Center has drawn criticism for years concerning its transparency and claims that it was illegally monitoring and storing data on civilians.
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America’s first Black lawyer started in Maine. His only known portrait has been missing for decades.
Macon Bolling Allen went on to become the nation’s first African American judge and was a partner at the first Black-led firm in South Carolina.
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Casco man accused of stabbing landlord in the leg
The 40-year-old man was charged with elevated aggravated assault.
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Dennis Dechaine files another appeal for new trial
Superior Court Justice Bruce Mallonee denied Dechaine’s previous request, which alleged prosecutors erred during the original jury trial 36 years ago.