Rep. Lucas Lanigan, who defeated Democrat Patricia Kidder by one vote, has been charged with aggravated domestic violence assault for allegedly choking his wife. She has asked the charge to be dropped, but officials say they plan to pursue the case against Lanigan.
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Tom’s of Maine used contaminated water in toothpaste, FDA says
The Sanford-based company has found small levels of bacteria in water used in their toothpaste and to clean manufacturing equipment.
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11 Maine legislative races will be recounted
The recounts will include House District 141, where Sanford Republican Lucas Lanigan tied with Democrat Patricia Kidder. Lanigan was charged in October with aggravated assault.
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Sanford council votes to limit needle exchange to 1-to-1 model
City officials say they are concerned about the impact of needle waste, but public health experts warned that restricting access to clean syringes could create more risks.
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Sanford looks to restrict needle exchange with emergency ordinance
Reducing syringe service programs to a 1-for-1 exchange would be ‘detrimental’ to public health, Maine’s CDC director says.
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Third recreational cannabis recall issued in as many months
The recall impacts 1/8-ounce packages of cannabis flower sold Oct. 11-24 at 4 dispensaries in Bethel, Biddeford and Sanford.
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Sanford lawmaker accused of domestic violence tied with opponent in reelection bid
Election officials discovered a ‘human error’ in Sanford’s election results. Once corrected, the unofficial tallies show that Rep. Lucas Lanigan is tied with Democratic challenger Patricia Kidder.
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Wife of Sanford lawmaker asks judge to drop assault charge
But Assistant District Attorney Linda Holdsworth-Donovan said victims regularly recant and that the state was still pursuing the charges against Rep. Lucas Lanigan.
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Sanford lawmaker accused of choking wife
Democratic leaders are calling for state Rep. Lucas Lanigan to resign and withdraw from the election. Republican leaders say that’s premature.
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Sanford lawmaker turns himself in after alleged domestic violence assault
A warrant had been issued for the arrest of state Rep. Lucas Lanigan and police were searching for him through the weekend, officials said.