Bruce W. Tillson Jr., 45, reportedly strangled his then-wife, Jessica L. Tillson, until she lost consciousness, then revived her by pouring beer over her head.
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Former partners detail abuse by man sought in death of girlfriend in Acadia
Two women who dated Raymond Lester about a decade ago say he was emotionally and physically abusive. They came forward after Lester was charged in the death of his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, 35, last week in Acadia.
Madison man charged in sexual assault case involving child
The arrest Monday of Matthew Jacob, 33, is the second case in recent weeks of a Madison man being charged with unlawful sexual contact involving a child, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Gardiner store robber to serve 30 months in prison on felony charge
Joshua L. Brown was identified as the robber, including by his own mother, after police circulate security video image of him at the Big Apple store.
Authorities seek suspects after vandals damage beehives at Albion farm
The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after it appears at least one vehicle, perhaps an ATV, struck several beehives over the weekend at Swan’s Honey on Bessey Ridge Road in Albion.
Farmington man found dead behind Lewiston courthouse
Police said the 27-year-old was found by a passerby. When police and emergency crews arrived shortly after, they determined that the man was dead.
Blue Hill man fatally shot by 3 officers responding to domestic violence report
Maine State Police and Hancock County Sheriff deputies shot and killed 27-year-old Peter Pfister outside a home in the Hancock County town.
Police: Big Apple convenience store in Augusta robbed Saturday night, suspect still at large
Augusta police say robbery occurred at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, and the male suspect fled before officers arrived.
Farmingdale stabbing suspect was revived by police, Narcan
Hector Rivera, 26, of Gardiner, fled after allegedly stabbing a Farmingdale man in the stomach and began to exhibit symptoms of a drug overdose while officers were apprehending him.
State board reinstates Waterville doctor’s medical license
Dr. Paul Gosselin was suspended from practice in November by the state Board of Osteopathic Licensure after it found evidence he was spreading misinformation about COVID-19.