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Norridgewock murder suspect shot girlfriend’s son, police say

by Jake Freudberg March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Daniel V. Markey, 59, of Norridgewock is charged with killing 39-year-old Christopher Nickerson.

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Portland police investigating shots fired near Bubba’s Sulky Lounge

by Morgan Womack March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

No one was injured in the shooting around 1 a.m. on Sunday.

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Lawmakers try again to hire auditor to oversee Maine’s secretive state police intelligence unit

by Morgan Womack February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

The Maine Information and Analysis Center has drawn criticism for years concerning its transparency and claims that it was illegally monitoring and storing data on civilians.

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America’s first Black lawyer started in Maine. His only known portrait has been missing for decades.

by Emily Allen February 28, 2025February 27, 2025

Macon Bolling Allen went on to become the nation’s first African American judge and was a partner at the first Black-led firm in South Carolina.

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Casco man accused of stabbing landlord in the leg

by Emily Allen February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

The 40-year-old man was charged with elevated aggravated assault.

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Dennis Dechaine files another appeal for new trial

by Morgan Womack February 26, 2025April 1, 2025

Superior Court Justice Bruce Mallonee denied Dechaine’s previous request, which alleged prosecutors erred during the original jury trial 36 years ago.

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Man crashes into horse-drawn wagon after police chase in Presque Isle

by Daniel Kool February 25, 2025February 26, 2025

Anthony Vangel struck an Amish buggy with 6 children inside before Presque Isle police arrested him, officials said.

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Maine’s chief justice says courts are overwhelmed and underfunded

by Emily Allen February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill’s annual State of the Judiciary address focused on decreasing public trust in state courts and the system’s financial woes.