Trista Reynolds, the mother of Ayla, has sought civil action against her daughter’s father and other family members in connection with the case.
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Lewiston woman can sue jail officers who watched her give birth, federal court rules
The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that 2 Cumberland County correctional officers do not fall under qualified immunity in the suit filed by Jaden Brown, who alleges the officers violated her constitutional rights to privacy.
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Is the hive at work? These bees keep popping up around Portland
It’s not clear who is painting the bees, if it’s one person or many, or what their motivations are. Some Portlanders are delighted by the latest trend in street art, while others are worried about the cost of cleanup.
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Auburn man accused of double murder in Poland seeks to have statements to police tossed
Aaron Aldrich’s lawyer says his client was never read his Miranda rights despite police questioning.
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Portland man sentenced for conspiracy to cash stolen checks with stolen IDs
Paul Logugune was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and ordered to pay $32,564 in restitution.
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Gardiner man indicted on murder charge in death of father
Gregory Fisher, 52, of Gardiner, faces charges of intentional or knowing murder in the July death of Alfred MacMaster, 75.
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Watch: Lewiston’s plan to reduce gun violence: More cops, cameras, conversation and court support
The plan includes putting more law enforcement on the streets, pursuing legislation to help the judicial system, and more community engagement.
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Watch: Lewiston officials to address gun violence during Thursday news conference
Police said their plan includes more law enforcement presence, coordination with state and federal agencies, community engagement, and a call to action by the Legislature and judicial system.
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Old Town man sentenced to 3 years for child pornography
Matthew Podlaski, 40, was also sentenced to 5 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $58,000 in restitution.
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Lewiston shooter may have planned to ambush former co-workers in lot where his body was found
State police released a new document that suggests the gunman ‘would have known’ that there were no cameras in the overflow parking lot at Maine Recycling Corp., where he had worked.