Stephen Bard, 51, is facing several charges after the crash Friday near the intersection of Belfast and Unity roads.
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Pittston man connected to Lisbon murder dies of gunshot wound
Benjamin Peterson died Friday night as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound sustained early in the day after allegedly shooting and killing former girlfriend Kylee Turcotte, State Police said.
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South Portland High staff are frustrated with information flow after student is accused of making violent threats
After a student was arrested in April and accused of threatening the school, a lockdown last month reignited some teachers’ frustration with how little they know about his arrest.
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Disappearance of Auburn woman last seen in 2021 mystifies those who know her
It took the better part of two years for authorities to realize Celeste Doghmi has been missing since mid-2021. Originally from Germany and estranged from much of her family and friends, it wasn’t until May that any suspicion arose.
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Edgecomb man charged with murder in toddler’s Christmas morning death
Tyler Witham-Jordan, 29, was charged Friday with killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter, Makinzlee Handrahan, more than nine months after authorities ruled her death a homicide.
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Man reportedly shot himself in Lisbon, female passenger’s death ruled homicide
Police say there is no threat to the public.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn man denies federal gun charges
Anthony Jones is accused of making three so-called “strawman” purchases of guns from licensed dealers on behalf of other people.
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School shooting hoaxes have terrorized kids across U.S., including Maine. Who’s behind it?
Over the past year, more than 500 schools have faced active shooter hoaxes, a campaign of fear exploiting the all-too-real American danger of school shootings.
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Tears still come easily for Texas family grieving loss of Westbrook couple killed in June shooting
It’s been a little more than 3 months since Brittney Cockrell and Michael Hayter were shot to death in the downtown parking lot.
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Cumberland man arrested after stabbing on Portland Street
Police say the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Antonio Henriques, 25, was charged with elevated aggravated assault and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.