Nicholas Carter, 31, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with all but 10 years suspended in lieu of probation, after he was convicted earlier this month of aggravated assault.
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Truck driver to spend 5 years in prison for crash that killed Falmouth couple
Prosecutors say truck driver David Herring was distracted when he failed to stop for slow traffic on the Maine Turnpike and hit the car in front of him, killing the driver and passenger.
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Maine’s watchdog agency spent years investigating 4 child deaths. Here are the takeaways.
The Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability presented its final report to the Legislature last week. Lawmakers wanted to know: What could the child welfare office have done differently?
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Police investigating hit-and-run that damaged Waterville restaurant, owner says
A car hit Mezza at 34 Temple St. on Friday morning, causing substantial damage. The vehicle then left the scene, according to Tom Nale Sr., the restaurant’s owner.
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Auburn man arrested for causing up to $90,000 in damage at car dealer, police say
Skyler Henson, 25, was charged with aggravated criminal mischief after allegedly smashing the windows and hoods of parked vehicles at a local car dealership.
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Shelter-in-place order lifted, 1 person arrested after incident in Plymouth, police say
The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office advised residents near Clark Road in Plymouth to shelter in place Friday night.
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Oakland woman charged with manslaughter in connection with 2023 death of infant
Following a yearlong investigation into the death of a 4-month-old child, Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland, was arrested Friday on a charge of manslaughter.
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Police believe ‘armed and dangerous’ man has left Buxton area
After searching for several hours, officers are unable a locate a man who fled on foot and say there is ‘no further information to lead law enforcement to believe the suspect is still in the area.’
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Fatal Portland shooting began with fight between rival motorcycle clubs
At a bail hearing Friday, a Portland detective detailed the evidence in the case against Aaron Karp, who is accused of killing Susan McHugh during a fight between the two clubs.
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Sixth grader arrested after Gray-New Gloucester school bus evacuated
Police searched the 11-year-old suspect’s home and found the ‘suspicious device,’ which was determined not to be an explosive. The boy was released to his parents while the district attorney considers whether to file charges.