Cumberland County has signed an agreement with a nonprofit that the district attorney hopes will expand existing restorative justice offerings.
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Longtime former Cumberland County DA enters the race — sort of
Stephanie Anderson served as district attorney for 28 years before stepping down in 2018. She says she’ll drop out of the race if the incumbent, Jacqueline Sartoris, loses the primary.
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Sister offered a home to troubled teen before Chelsea double homicide
The woman testified in the second day of a hearing at the Capital Judicial Center to determine whether the boy will be tried as an adult.
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Legislature declines to fund study about pay for Maine prosecutors
Prosecutors have argued that public defenders are eligible for higher salaries, while their offices struggle across the state with turnover and high caseloads.
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Jury finds Bridgton man guilty of murder in partner’s death
Eric Knight was charged with depraved indifference murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.
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Murder trial begins for Bridgton man accused of strangling partner
Eric Knight is on trial and charged with murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.
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Prosecutors drop charges against protesters accused of blocking Portland traffic
The pro-Palestinian protesters, who were arrested near the Custom House in May, were planning to go to trial.
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York County court dismisses Biddeford complaint over UNE pier project
The city argued that the Saco River Corridor Commission’s approval of the controversial proposal was unlawful. But the court said the city’s complaint was improper and filed too late.
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Former Buxton police officer accused of stalking ex using BMV database
Andrew Ward has pleaded not guilty. He resigned from the Buxton Police Department in October.
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Man enters plea deal in killing of Waldoboro man in 2024
Jason Hewett pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter in connection with the death of Kyle MacDougall in Cushing.