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Don McLean's domestic assault charge dismissed

CAMDEN (AP) — Domestic assault and terrorizing charges against “American Pie” singer-songwriter Don McLean have been dismissed after he met the terms of a plea agreement, including staying out of trouble for a year. The charges in Maine were dismissed Thursday. McLean also paid a $3,000 fine to settle three other charges that remain on […]

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Don McLean’s lawyer expects lengthy legal case

CAMDEN — A lawyer for “American Pie” singer Don McLean says the Camden resident’s domestic violence assault case is not close to an end. McLean was arrested in January on charges including domestic violence assault and has pleaded not guilty. Attorney Walter McKee says the case is scheduled for a court conference on Thursday. Lawyers […]

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Don McLean faces more charges

ROCKLAND — The Knox County District Attorney has filed more charges against Don McLean that stem from the “American Pie” singer’s domestic violence arrest. Police arrested McLean on a misdemeanor count of domestic violence assault on Jan. 18. Assistant District Attorney Christopher Fernald said on Wednesday that the office is adding charges of terrorizing, criminal […]

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American Pie singer Don McLean arrested on domestic violence charge

CAMDEN — “American Pie” singer Don McLean was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge Monday in Maine, a jail supervisor said. McLean was arrested and posted $10,000 bail early Monday at the Knox County Jail, Cpl. Brad Woll said. The singer-songwriter lives in the town of Camden. A message left for the police chief there […]

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Camden man inspires ‘American Pie’ singer Don McLean’s new song

CAMDEN — An elderly Camden man sitting in a wheelchair waving every day to passers-by inspired singer/songwriter Don McLean to write a song for his upcoming album. McLean posted the song “Waving Man” to YouTube this week. It will be part of an album called “Botanical Gardens” that he plans to release during the summer. The internationally […]