Cumberland County Judge Peter Darvin said the 17-year-old did commit arson.
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South Portland teen accused of planning school shooting on trial in juvenile court
The former South Portland High School student has pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal solicitation for murder.
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Privacy, public safety at odds when Maine teens are accused of violent crimes
Maine’s juvenile justice system defaults to privacy, but a South Portland case has frustrated prosecutors, who say the community has a right to know the threats.
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South Portland High staff are frustrated with information flow after student is accused of making violent threats
After a student was arrested in April and accused of threatening the school, a lockdown last month reignited some teachers’ frustration with how little they know about his arrest.
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Judge says criminal proceedings against South Portland teen will remain open
The judge will still restrict some information prosecutors share in the case against a 17-year-old charged with trying to persuade someone to kill students and staff at South Portland High.
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3 years later, the pandemic cocoon is giving way to social butterflies
Long after Maine’s first case of coronavirus, communal activities and gatherings are reaching pre-pandemic levels again, though troubling remnants of isolation persist.
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Cultural immersion takes on deeper meaning for South Portland High swim team
Six new Mainers from Central Africa with little to no swimming experience joined the team and made it a memorable season for all.
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Bogus threat prompts early dismissal Monday at South Portland High School
A ‘nonspecific threat’ written on a bathroom wall was found not to be credible, but students were sent home as a precaution.
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High school graduations take a step toward normalcy
The Class of 2021 in high schools across Maine will graduate next month in ceremonies that will feel more traditional than they did last year.
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Maine reports 58 new cases of COVID-19 as alarming trend continues
Maine’s CDC director says risks of infection rise when large groups gather without face coverings – such as an outdoor event in Levant where President Trump appeared Sunday.