One is a campus literary work, the other a serial killer thriller, and each, in its own way, makes for compelling summer reading.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Associate of bookie admits role in gambling operation
William Flynn, 76, faces five years in prison and agrees to forfeit $75,000.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Election 2018, News, Politics
Three Democrats compete in primary for Cumberland County district attorney
The candidates say they will reform the criminal justice system, focusing on changes to bail and proposing specialty courts.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Two old mobsters meet again at Boston murder trial
Stephen ‘The Rifleman’ Flemmi is testifying against Francis ‘Cadillac Frank’ Salemme, who is accused in a 1993 slaying.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Maine man charged with OUI manslaughter in crash that killed passenger
Police say James McBride was intoxicated when he crashed on Route 221.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Democrats’ dishonesty hands Trump a winning issue
The president says enough outrageous things that Democrats shouldn’t have to make them up.
Posted inMaine, News
Man killed by speeding car that woman drove onto Sanford baseball field
WCSH-TV says that Douglas Parkhurst, 68, of West Newfield died after being hit by the car driven around the diamond at Goodall Park by Carol Sharrow, 51, of Sanford.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Eight people charged with using Buxton park picnic table to fuel bonfire
The group, found in the park after hours, includes four juveniles, police say.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Homeland Security tip led police to Bath school bus driver accused of taking ‘upskirt’ photos
Timothy McGowan, 50, of Bath faces one misdemeanor count of violation of privacy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Portland police chief: We can’t arrest our way out of Bayside’s problems
The city manager’s plans for a new sheltering and services system are an investment that will move our community forward.