Jonathan Alas, 27, was still in the hospital Tuesday during his first appearance in Friday’s death of 58-year-old Christopher Godin.
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Man charged with murder in Feb. 17 homicide in Portland
Jonathan Alas, 27, is suspected of killing 58-year-old Christopher Godin at a Cumberland Avenue apartment building. Godin was well known in Portland as the founder of Granny’s Burritos.
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Portland police continue to investigate man’s death
A second person was injured in the incident that took place Friday in a Cumberland Avenue apartment building.
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Maine prisons’ food program on track to become national model
The state’s Department of Corrections is a leader in food service and culinary training and now is working with outside organizations to replicate its approach.
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Man tried to coax student away from Reiche Elementary School area, police say
The man approached the student near the Portland elementary school Wednesday morning and may have been in the area the previous day, according to police.
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New Hampshire man pleads not guilty in Berwick shooting
Daniel Lafrenier, 31, is accused of killing Mark Forest at a home in Berwick in January.
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Sherman Street shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Tristin Chamberlain, 21, was charged in December with murder in the death of Tyler Flexon, 26.
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Department of Public Safety names new state fire marshal and MDEA director
Richard McCarthy has been nominated to serve as the next state fire marshal and Richard Desjardins has been appointed as the new director of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
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Disbarred Ellsworth attorney indicted on theft charge
Christopher Whalley, 63, was disbarred in December after being accused of stealing $189,000 from a client’s estate.
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Sheriff’s deputy, his dog, and a passerby allegedly attacked by man on Richmond roadside
Shane M. Sawler, of Bath, was arrested on several charges.