Devin Clark has been charged with Class A arson and officials expect more charges to be brought against other suspects.
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Car slams into Third Alarm Diner in Sanford; patron seriously injured
The driver of the car is arrested and charged with driving without a license
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U.S. marshal warns Mainers of phone scam
Callers pretend to be officials in an effort to get victims to pay a ‘fine’ using a prepaid debit card.
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Troy mother found guilty of manslaughter out on bail
Miranda Hopkins’ two older sons, both described as autistic, have been with relatives since her arrest, a disruption that an expert said could produce behavioral challenges.
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Florida man gets federal prison time for credit card fraud in Maine
Yaisder Herrera Gargallo, 24, of Miami is sentenced to 40 months behind bars.
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After thefts, Windham police urge people to lock car doors
The warning comes after a rash of thefts Monday night.
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Lewiston man charged in hammer attack that left victim in critical condition
Jason Wotton is ordered held without bail and is charged with elevated aggravated assault.
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Police accuse 19-year-old of sexually assaulting 2 women in West Gardiner home
Joseph Berglund was arrested Saturday and faces 4 felony counts of gross sexual assault.
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Portland landlord hires lawyer to continue appeal in fatal fire
Gregory Nisbet’s previous lawyers asked to be removed from his appeal.
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Former Massachusetts priest reindicted on Maine sex abuse charges
The abuse of boys allegedly took place in Kennebunk in the late 1980s.