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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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 […]
Seth Carey stays in district attorney race: 'I'm in it to win it'
AUBURN — Republican District Attorney candidate Seth Carey of Auburn, whose law license is suspended, is moving ahead with his campaign. Some in the GOP had hoped Carey might withdraw from the race Monday, the last day he could do so and still have the party pick a replacement candidate. “They wish!” Carey said Monday. […]
Lisbon man seeks new trial in attempted murder case involving Auburn cop
PORTLAND — A Lisbon man is hoping the state’s highest court will vacate his conviction for trying to kill Auburn police by ramming a dump truck into a cruiser during a high-speed chase in 2008. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court, acting as the law court, heard oral arguments on the case Tuesday. Bartolo Ford was […]
Fryeburg man accused of assault with tea kettle
FRYEBURG — A Fryeburg man was arrested early Monday morning after reportedly assaulting another man with a tea kettle. Chad A. Stevens, 38, of Smith Street, appeared in 11th District Court on Monday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge. He was released on personal recognizance bail. Fryeburg police Chief Phil Weymouth said […]