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Woman accused of killing man in Standish pleads not guilty to murder charge

by Emily Allen November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Lynn Perkins is accused in the Oct. 3 shooting of Matthew Hamilton, her ex-boyfriend, who had been charged with domestic violence threatening.

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Portland police arrest man after ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Longfellow Square

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025

The individuals involved did not know each other, police said.

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Madison cannabis shop owner faces more charges for courtroom tussle

by Jake Freudberg November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Daniel Safranec, serving 14 days for contempt, is also being held in jail without bail on the new charges.

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Knox County jury deliberating in Louisiana man’s trial over child death

by Emily Allen November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Aziayh Scott, 24, has denied causing the 2024 death of his girlfriend’s toddler in Maine.

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Child’s death in Knox County unlikely to have been caused by CPR, medical examiner and experts say

by Emily Allen November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Dr. Liam Funte’s autopsy report is central to the state’s case against 24-year-old Aziayh Scott. The defense has raised issues with Funte’s credibility.

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Courtroom outburst lands shuttered Madison cannabis shop’s owner in jail

by Jake Freudberg November 6, 2025November 7, 2025

Daniel Safranec apologized for his behavior, which Judge Brent Davis said was the worst he had ever seen as he ordered Safranec to serve 14 days in jail.