Major crimes detectives are investigating the death of a woman Saturday at a residence on the Canaan Road in Hartland.
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Maine attorney general rules police shooting of Limerick man in Old Orchard Beach was self-defense
Christopher Harriman, 38, of Limerick, died from a single gunshot on July 9, 2024, in the parking lot of the Landry’s Shop ‘n Save.
Maine funeral director who stole over $60,000 from clients sentenced to year in prison
Harold Lee Lamson Jr. pleaded guilty to dozens of charges Wednesday tied to the thefts while he operated four funeral homes in Penobscot and Washington counties.
Driver of stolen van leads police agencies on pursuit through Portland
The driver was taken into custody on the railroad tracks at the end of Commercial Street in Portland.
Portland man sentenced to 5 years after claiming self-defense in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting
Aaron Karp, who had been charged with murder, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Susan McHugh, of Gray, last summer.
Man indicted in death of wife, attack on his mother in Readfield
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.
South Berwick man told police he accidentally shot and killed girlfriend
A police affidavit against Jeremiah Godfrey states that he told investigators the gun went off when Sherri Sweet tried to grab it from his hands.
Portland code enforcement officer banned from city-owned residential buildings after assault charge
Matthew Sarapas, 50, is scheduled to be arraigned on April 24 on charges of unlawful sexual touching and assault.
South Berwick man accused of killing his girlfriend
Maine State Police have charged Jeremiah Godfrey, 43, with murder in the shooting death of Sherri Sweet, 37.
Portland police, FBI announce $10,000 reward for Boston man missing since 2006
Miguel Oliveras has been missing for 18 years and was last seen at a club on Riverside Street.