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Prosecutors say it’s not just public defense agencies that are struggling to hire over low pay

by Emily Allen February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

A bill proposed by Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, would seek to ensure parity with public defenders because some say prosecutors are struggling to recruit and retain attorneys.

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Domestic violence call leads to standoff in Lowell, police say

by Daniel Kool and Morgan Womack February 24, 2025February 25, 2025

Police initially responded to the scene at around 4 p.m. Sunday, after a woman inside the home called to report the incident involving her husband.

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Dedham man arrested in 2024 shooting on UMA Bangor campus

by Daniel Kool February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

Police arrested Zachary Fossett, a 48-year-old from Dedham, Friday afternoon, more than a year after the shooting left one person injured.

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Judge orders competency evaluation for man accused in Readfield murder

by Keith Edwards February 21, 2025February 22, 2025

Samuel Whittemore, 34, accused of murdering his wife, Margaux Whittemore, 32, in an incident at his family’s Readfield home in which his mother, Dorothy “Darcy” Whittemore was also injured.

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Belfast man charged with murder of his wife at a Readfield home

by Ethan Horton February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Samuel Whittemore, 34, of Belfast, was charged with murder after Margaux Whittemore, his wife, was found dead outside his parents’ home in Readfield Wednesday.