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Damariscotta man arrested in connection with death of ex-wife in Waldoboro

by Sydney Richelieu August 16, 2025August 17, 2025

James Clark, 49, was arrested in Florida and is awaiting extradition to Maine. He is accused of killing Levern Kelley, who was found dead in her home last weekend.

Maine

Woman sues Maine corrections department for violating rights during pregnancy

by Emily Allen February 19, 2025February 18, 2025

The new lawsuit, alleging Maine Correctional Center officers stayed in a pregnant woman’s hospital room while she gave birth, is similar to a case against the Cumberland County Jail that was recently settled.

Maine, Maine Crime

Biddeford man sentenced to more than 4 years for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

by Emily Allen November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Christopher Maurer, 47, pleaded guilty in July to felony-level charges for assaulting police with a dangerous weapon.

Nation / World

Missouri high court clears the way for a woman’s release after 43 years in prison

by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

No details have been released on when Sandra Hemme will be freed after serving 43 years in prison.

Nation / World, Uncategorized

Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia

by VASILISA STEPANENKO, EVGENIY MALOLETKA and DEREK GATOPOULOS July 1, 2024July 2, 2024

Ukraine is expanding its military recruiting to cope with battlefield shortages more than two years into fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Nation / World

20 years later, Abu Ghraib detainees get their day in U.S. court

by MATTHEW BARAKAT April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

The trial beginning Monday in Alexandria, Va., will be the first time that Abu Ghraib survivors are able to bring their claims of torture to a U.S. jury, their lawyer says.