The first-term Democrat maintains he did nothing wrong and has vowed to stay in office, rebuffing growing calls for him to quit.
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Kingfield man indicted in collision with skateboarder
Daniel Brown Jr., 17, of Kingfield was riding his skateboard on the edge of Route 142 when a car driven by Isaac Moody of Kingfield allegedly struck him and took off, police said.
Three indicted in Auburn home invasion
AUBURN — Three men who were allegedly involved in a home invasion on Hampshire Street in April were indicted Tuesday by an Androscoggin County grand jury. Ronald Hinkley, 18, and Raiden Joyner, 21, both of Buckfield, and Brian Krafton, 26, of Monmouth were indicted on charges of robbery, burglary and aggravated assault. Hinkley was also charged […]
Pennsylvania man charged in nude photo case
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury indicted a Pennsylvania car salesman Thursday on a charge of using a buyer’s cellphone to send himself nude pictures of her. Kevin P. Rennie, 32, of Philadelphia was indicted on a felony charge of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy. Farmington police arrested Rennie on March 20 after […]
Missouri governor defiant after indictment for taking secret nude photo
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens remains defiant, even amid calls for impeachment or resignation, after a St. Louis grand jury indicted him for felony invasion of privacy, alleging the Republican took a compromising photo of a woman during an extramarital affair the year before he was elected. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim […]
Lewiston man indicted in hammer attack
AUBURN — A Lewiston man was indicted on robbery and assault charges Wednesday in an alleged hammer attack in Auburn that left a man with severe head injuries in November. Jason Anthony Wotton, 32, was indicted by the Androscoggin County grand jury on charges of aggravated assault, robbery and violating bail. According to police, on […]
Franklin County prosecutor dismisses sex charges to go for indictment on sexual assault charge
FARMINGTON — A state prosecutor dismissed two charges against a Wilton woman Friday so the state can pursue an indictment on a charge of gross sexual assault. Tami Ouellette, 43, was indicted on felony charges of unlawful sexual touching and visual sexual aggression against a child under age 12 in May 2015. She pleaded not guilty to the […]
Carrabassett Valley official pleads not guilty to driving drunk for 3rd time
FARMINGTON — A former Carrabassett Valley selectman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to driving drunk for the third time. Stephen E. Pierce, 65, was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury Aug. 18 on a felony charge of operating under the influence with two priors, and a misdemeanor charge of operating beyond license condition or restriction. […]
Woodstock woman accused of forging lodging invoices
FARMINGTON — A Woodstock woman is accused of forging lodging invoices and charging them to the consulting firm she worked for, which in turn requested reimbursement from the Maine Department of Transportation. Sheila E. Curtis, 50, of 11 Concord Pond Road, was indicted Jan. 21 on one felony count each of theft by deception and […]
Farmington businessman indicted on weapons charge
FARMINGTON — A local businessman is accused of striking an apartment building with gunfire while shooting at waterfowl near his trout-stocked pond. Clayton King, 71, of 1013 Acorn Lane was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury Thursday on a felony charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon. Police say a stray bullet hit […]