In addition to a charge of killing his wife, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted Samuel Whittemore, 34, of aggravated attempted murder for the attack on his mother.
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Federal appeals court revives sexual harassment lawsuit against former Bangor judge
Samantha Pike sued former Penobscot County Judge Charles Budd in 2022 over allegations that he made several unwelcome sexual advances toward her at a work conference.
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Gov. Janet Mills swears in 4 new judges, including state supreme court associate justice
Julia Lipez is now an associate justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
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Maine lawmakers endorse nominees to state’s high, superior courts
The Senate will have a final vote on Julia Lipez’s nomination to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and Darcie McElwee’s to the Superior Court.
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York business owner accused of sending racist texts, withholding pay from South Portland man
The attorney general’s office said the messages contained ‘racist and anti-immigrant invective and threats of violence.’
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Hancock County probate judge could again be suspended from practicing law
William Blaisdell has until April 1 to show he has paid his taxes, or else he risks a one-year suspension from practicing law.
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Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.
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Sidney woman indicted on murder charge in death of 14-year-old boy
Megan McDonald, 39, is accused of killing Quincy McDonald, who is believed to be her son.
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Prosecutors say it’s not just public defense agencies that are struggling to hire over low pay
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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Judge orders competency evaluation for man accused in Readfield murder
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.