AUBURN — Putting an end to one of the state’s more bizarre campaigns, voters Tuesday re-elected District Attorney Andrew Robinson and rejected a Republican challenger whose law license is suspended after an allegation of domestic violence. Seth Carey, who won a GOP primary in June despite being barred from the courtroom, lost by a wide […]
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District Attorney Robinson denounces last-minute smears in DA race
AUBURN — A Nevada man on Tuesday launched a last-minute robocall campaign against District Attorney Andrew Robinson alleging unethical activities, which the prosecutor said are not true. Robinson said Tuesday morning he was frustrated there was no easy way to respond to the robocalls that have smeared him to many voters in Androscoggin, Franklin and […]
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State officials fuzzy on DA's race scenario
LEWISTON — The law license of the Republican candidate for district attorney in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties is under suspension. Depending on the outcome of a sanctions hearing later this month, he could be disbarred. So, what would happen if he were to win Tuesday’s election? Could he be sworn into office if he […]
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Andrew Robinson defends DA’s Office from Seth Carey’s criticism
Andrew Robinson, the district attorney for Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties, says the prosecutor’s office he oversees is a smoothly running operation where 14 lawyers deal fairly and effectively with 8,000 court cases a year. Robinson said the assistants who handle criminal prosecutions “come in early, stay late and work weekends” to “ensure that they’re […]
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The DA's race: Seth Carey
Controversial candidate says helping the underdog is behind his desire to be DA. On the Nov. 6 ballot, he’s S. Thomas Carey, champion of the little guy. But until this year’s campaign, he’s always gone by Seth Carey, a colorful Rumford native with a love of sports, 1980s rock ‘n’ roll and, sometimes, the law. […]
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The DA's race: Andrew Robinson
Prosecuting domestic violence cases set career path for veteran prosecutor LEWISTON — As the son of a chief master sergeant in the Air Force, Andrew Robinson didn’t have much chance to put down roots. As a self-identified military brat, Robinson remembers moving every two or three years throughout his childhood, constantly getting uprooted and moving […]
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DA contender Seth Carey’s checkered past the key issue in race
UPDATE: Judge signs protection order against DA candidate Seth Carey Despite a judge’s finding that Seth Carey engaged in three unwanted sexual advances on a woman he invited to live in a spare room in his Rumford home — charges that led to the ongoing suspension of Carey’s ability to practice law — Carey still aims […]
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Robinson to speak at Rotary breakfast club
AUBURN — District Attorney Andrew Robinson will speak about Maine Drug Court at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. Cost for the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club meal is $10. Drug Court is an alternative sentencing program that provides rehabilitation not usually accessible within the prison system. Robinson attended the University […]
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District Attorney Robinson seeks re-election
Having secured the Democratic nomination, District Attorney Andrew S. Robinson has announced his candidacy for re-election in Maine Prosecutorial District 3, which includes Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Robinson joined the DA’s office in 1999, serving as an assistant district attorney for 12 years and deputy district attorney for two years. As district attorney, he […]
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Law Court to hear state appeal in vacated sexual abuse conviction
FARMINGTON — The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday, June 12, in the state’s appeal of a ruling that overturned a Madrid Township man’s conviction of sexual abuse of a minor. Arguments are scheduled for 10:40 am. at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. A Franklin County jury found John Fahnley, 63, […]