Eric Hewett sustained a concussion before managing to shoot and detain the hammer-wielding intruder who had broken into his mother’s home.
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Release of child’s killer stirs painful memories for mother
Sally Ann Schofield, convicted of manslaughter in the death of 5-year-old Logan Marr in 2001, is due to be released on probation next month.
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Gang leader who trafficked drugs and firearms to Bangor admits role in murders
The Connecticut leader of the Red Side Guerrilla Brims gang says he took part in four murders.
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Convicted killer asking LePage for clemency
Richard Steeves, 75, was believed to be responsible for six deaths in four different states.
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Searsmont serial sex offender indicted on new charges
Glenn Reed has been accused of sexually assaulting a sick family member who had asked him to drive her to a medical appointment.
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Massachusetts man linked to Maine man’s fatal drug overdose
Police say Edward Rogers of St. George died after injecting heroin or fentanyl.
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Portland man convicted of federal cocaine offenses
Mustafa Hassan, 34, will face between 5 and 40 years in prison when he is sentenced.
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Officer in Presque Isle fatally shoots knife-wielding man
Police say Brentant Lahey confronted and threatened Officer Kyle White with the knife.
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Waterfront Concerts promoter arrested on domestic violence charge
Alexander Gray is charged by Portland police after allegedly knocking down his girlfriend, briefly choking her and repeatedly hitting her head on the floor.
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Vassalboro traffic stop leads to repeat heroin charge against Portland woman
Amy Santiago, 36, of Portland, was charged with possession of schedule W drugs and violating conditions of release, and she was taken to the Kennebec County jail in Augusta.