Two of the men charged in the 2022 shooting that left bullet holes in a child’s bedroom were given jail time and probation this month.
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National Park Service investigating after man found dead at Acadia National Park
A park official said there is no threat to the public and no one had been reported missing.
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Two killed in Readfield crash
Two adults died after the SUV they were in went off the road and into a tree on Main Street.
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Portland man accused of shooting, injuring woman in downtown apartment
The 36-year-old woman was brought to Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Recreational vehicle driver arrested after standoff with Portland police
Police said they found the vehicle blocking traffic on Elm and Lancaster streets and arrested the man, who faces several charges, after a two-hour standoff.
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Limerick man charged with attempted murder after confrontation with homeowner
Maine State Police responded to reports of shots fired near a home on Prokey Drive on Saturday afternoon.
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Massachusetts man arrested after police chase through 2 counties
Police say the pursuit, from Paris to Mechanic Falls, began when the driver refused to stop for officers investigating a report of shots fired.
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New Maine law would require protection order defendants to keep certain distance from victims
The new law, which will take effect 90 days after adjournment, will expand what protections Maine judges can offer victims of domestic violence and stalking.
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A police chase violated some Maine law enforcement policies. Was it necessary?
A review of chase policies shows the large-scale response violated some departments’ own rules, though leaders say breaking them was a necessary choice because of the circumstances.
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Uncle Henry’s back online following ransomware attack
Company president Kevin Webb said no sensitive personal information was compromised during the hack, which forced the business to shut its website down for nearly a month.