Authorities tracked down the youths Tuesday in northern Franklin County.
Maine crime
Tenants Harbor woman identified as homicide victim after body found in Union pond
The medical examiner ruled 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart died in a homicide, but her cause of death and further details were not released.
Vietnam vet, 78, fights off assailant at Hallowell home
An alleged late-night assault raises questions about Hallowell’s police staffing, as city officials debate adding a fifth officer for the department.
Bangor man sentenced on drug charges related to Madison woman’s death
Andrew L. Blais, 38, is to serve eight years in state prison for drug trafficking and furnishing charges, before serving a sentence in a separate federal case.
Illinois man pleads guilty to threatening public officials in Maine
According to court documents, Massimo Frangella, 24, sent 7 emails to public officials in Maine, each with the subject line: ‘You’re going to die.’
Homeland Security takes down list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ that included 3 Maine communities
Portland, as well as Hancock and Cumberland counties, appeared on the list of areas that the department last week accused of defying federal immigration law.
Homeland Security accuses Portland, and Hancock and Cumberland counties of defying immigration law
A list compiled by the federal agency specifically calls out the three law enforcement jurisdictions ‘as endangering American communities.’
Former state prosecutor released after child sex abuse material sentence
James M. Cameron, who had been Maine’s former top drug prosecutor, also fled the state while on bail, prompting an 18-day manhunt.
Elan School and Yarmouth fires connected to 4 teens, state fire marshal says
The state agency says 7 fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.
Monmouth man indicted on charges following chase, crash of stolen U-Haul
Ronald R. Hinkley Jr., 25, was indicted on charges stemming from a high-speed police chase ending in a crash Feb. 19 in Winthrop.