Jonathan Burt of Lisbon will serve 4½ years of a 15-year suspended sentence for killing Celestin Muhizi, 76, in 2020.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Circus coming to Cumberland Fairgrounds despite worries over animal treatment
The Cumberland Town Council receives assurances from the Cumberland Farmers Club and approves the permit for 10 circus performances this summer.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Mental health liaison to join Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland police
The liaison will respond to mental health-related calls, provide crisis intervention and connect people to mental health services.
Posted inMaine, News
Former jail guard charged in deadly Gorham crash seeks to have statements thrown out
Kenneth Morang, who faces manslaughter charges from the 2019 crash, is asking the court to throw out evidence from a Gorham police detective who talked to him after the collision. Morang’s family testified Tuesday that the detective promised them there would be no charges.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Defense attorney requests more time for Portland man charged in father’s death
Abdallah Salim Al Siraj, who is facing a murder charge, has not yet made his first appearance in court.
Posted inMaine
Federal recovery money already committed to fighting homelessness and the housing crisis in Maine
Locally, some money will go to new shelters in Portland and Brunswick and to study the need for emergency shelter and other services in the Lakes Region.
Posted inElection 2022, Op-eds, Opinion
Cumberland DA Sahrbeck: Let’s continue with our progress in criminal justice reform
I’m seeking reelection to effect not only cash bail reform and decarceration but also preventive measures to help people avoid the criminal justice system.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Three weapons-related incidents at Cumberland-area schools involved no guns, but police were called
The incidents at Greely Middle School and Greely High School highlight the challenges school administrators face in choosing how and when to communicate about safety threats.
Posted inMaine
Growing homelessness and the challenges that accompany it prompt call for regional response
A regional coalition is urging Cumberland County commissioners to fund homeless initiatives in Portland and South Portland, while others are planned in Brunswick and the Lakes Region.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Thousands turn out for fresh air, fun at the Cumberland Fair, despite COVID
Fairgoers are reveling in their favorite events after a year off because of the pandemic.