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Maine man accused of killing his father with scissors dies at Portland jail
PORTLAND (BDN) -- The man who died last week at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland has been identified. Darren Laney Jr., 37, of Big Lake Township was found unresponsive in his cell on Friday morning, and jail staff unsuccessfully tried to revive him, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Maine man shot by police now charged with attempted murder
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A man from Naples who was shot by police during a standoff in January is now facing charges, including aggravated attempted murder. Eric Sweda, 36, was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury. He is also charged with creating a police standoff, reckless conduct with a...
Portland police: Drug trafficking network discovered after February shooting
PORTLAND, Maine — Police in Portland say they have uncovered an extensive drug trafficking network and arrested several teens whom they say are behind a report of shots fired in February. During a press conference held Tuesday afternoon, Major Robert Martin said the investigation after reports described shots being...
Portland school employees continue to see accuracy issues with retirement accounts
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Many teachers and employees with Portland Public Schools have not seen contributions accurately added to their retirement accounts for months, the I-Team has learned. According to the district, PPS has been behind on payroll reporting to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine PERS) for more than...
A soggy day with flooding concerns by dark
A front will linger across New England leading to an increase in rain Thursday. A low-pressure system will move offshore, bringing the heaviest and steadiest rains Thursday night. This system will also cause significant melting of the existing snowpack, particularly along the coastal plain and nearby areas. A Flood Watch...
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