Gene Dares, 46, of Biddeford, died from gunshot wounds Friday night.
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Southern Maine police are testing new AI software to write their police reports
Both the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Portland Police Department have tried out the tech, which is raising questions about whether it’s cutting-edge or cutting corners.
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Man arrested at Scarborough Walmart with stolen gun
Shawn Small, 27, was held on a probation violation and faces multiple charges.
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Lewiston man admits to defrauding pandemic business loan program
Prosecutors say Shahied Golden got more than $20,000 from the government program aimed at providing small businesses financially affected by COVID-19.
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Massachusetts police arrest Bangor man in connection with homicide
Keith Thorpe, 42, will be extradited and charged in the slaying of 39-year-old Virginia Cookson.
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Oakland woman charged in death of infant ran since-closed child care business
Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland, who earlier this month was arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of a 4-month-old child, closed her family child care business the same day as the alleged incident that led to the death.
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Woman found dead in Bangor home was homicide victim, police say
Virginia Cookson, 39, was found in a Larkin Street home after she did not show up for work Wednesday morning.
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New Hampshire man sentenced to 16 years in deadly Berwick shooting
Daniel Lafrenier, 33, pleaded guilty in June to manslaughter in the death of 37-year-old Mark Forest.
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Suspect in Auburn dealership vandalism faces new charges after crash, police chase
The 25-year-old was arrested Saturday after allegedly damaging at least 75 vehicles at Rowe Auburn and was released from jail on lowered bail.
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Man charged with 3-year-old Edgecomb girl’s death blames her mother
Tyler Witham-Jordan was charged last fall with one count of murder in connection with the death of Makinzlee Handrahan.