Sidney mother accused of murdering son not mentally competent, evaluation finds
A psychologist testified that Megan McDonald believes she directly communicates with God, who told her to kill her son.
View ArticleState police investigate death in Hartland
Major crimes detectives are investigating the death of a woman at a residence on the Canaan Road in Hartland on Saturday.
View ArticleCase against former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent stays alive
Michael Corson, 55, had asked for the charge to be dropped in March.
View ArticleUncle Henry’s back online following ransomware attack
Company president Kevin Webb said no sensitive personal information was compromised during the hack, which forced the business to shut its website down for nearly a month.
View ArticleRangeley woman pleads guilty to stealing money from local business
Brittany Moura, 38, has paid $31, 754 in restitution.
View ArticleMan accused of Readfield murder committed for mental health treatment
Samuel Whittemore, accused of killing his wife and attacking his mother in February, is to be committed in an effort to restore his mental competency so the criminal case against him can proceed to trial.
View ArticleWaterville man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2024 shooting death
As part of a plea deal with prosecutors, murder and gun possesion charges against Tyler Quirion, 21, were dropped.
View ArticleNew Maine law would require protection order defendants to keep certain...
The new law, which will take effect 90 days after adjournment, will expand what protections Maine judges can offer victims of domestic violence and stalking.
View ArticleMinot man charged in crash that injured 4, including Monmouth police lieutenant
Police said Sean McNeil was drunk and driving recklessly on the early evening of Jan. 6 when his Ford pickup truck crossed the centerline on Turner Center Road and into the path of a truck.
View ArticleTwo killed in Readfield crash
Two adults died after the SUV they were in went off the road and into a tree on Main Street.
View ArticleNational Park Service investigating after man found dead at Acadia National Park
A park official said there is no threat to the public and that no one had been reported missing.
View ArticleComplaint against Kennebec, Somerset district attorney dismissed
An Oakland woman claimed Maeghan Maloney inappropriately shared information about her case.
View ArticleBomb threats at Gardiner and Hampden Walgreens stores were hoaxes, police say
The Gardiner store was locked down and closed for about 2 hours Friday because of the threat, local police said.
View ArticleMan indicted on charges related to Jay shooting
Christian Meyers, 21, is charged on one count each of elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a firearm, receiving stolen property and sexual abuse of a minor.
View ArticleNorridgewock man indicted in February killing, assault
Kendall Purnell, 38, is accused of killing Harold Burgess, 71, and seriously injuring Shawn Haggan, 45.
View ArticleHartland death ruled a homicide
Vilma Withee, 78, of Hartland was identified as the victim in the April 12 death.
View ArticlePalermo death ruled a homicide, police say
State police say they are investigating the death of Robert Bruso, 56, earlier this month as a homicide, and they are also looking for Bruso’s golden retriever.
View ArticleMadison man gets manslaughter plea deal in 2023 killing
Roland Flood was scheduled to go on trial next week for the killing of Mark Trabue but struck a last-minute plea deal with prosecutors.
View ArticleWest Gardiner police chase results in couple’s arrest
Zebbie Thomas, 33, sought on aggravated assault and robbery charges after allegedly attacking sleeping man with a frying pan in Augusta.
View ArticleMarriage of couple accused in Richmond homicide leads to probation violation,...
Chanda Lilly married Tyon Shuron after she testified against him at his 2023 trial at which he was accused of killing Andrew Sherman, but was acquitted.
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