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Lewiston Contractor Matthew Roy Faces Criminal Charges and $114K Civil Settlement

Lewiston Contractor Matthew Roy Faces Criminal Charges and $114K Civil Settlement

Matthew Roy, a contractor from Lewiston, Maine, is facing criminal charges and a civil settlement of over $114,000. Roy, owner of MJR Contracting and Roofing, has been indicted on felony theft and home repair fraud charges. The charges stem from allegations that he accepted payments for work that was either incomplete or never started. Homeowners, including Cam Seymour, reported paying thousands for projects that were not fulfilled. The Maine Attorney General's Office has confirmed at least 14 consumer complaints against Roy since 2021. As part of the civil settlement, Roy admitted to violating consumer protection laws and is prohibited from operating a contracting business in Maine for the next 10 years. He is required to pay restitution and civil penalties totaling $114,250.
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Elmet Technologies Seeks Commercial Sales Analyst to Support Growth in Aerospace and Defense

Elmet Technologies Seeks Commercial Sales Analyst to Support Growth in Aerospace and Defense

Elmet Technologies Seeks Commercial Sales Analyst to Support Growth in Aerospace and Defense
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Anthony Smith accused of threatening to kill wife, attempting to run her over with vehicle

Anthony Smith accused of threatening to kill wife, attempting to run her over with vehicle

Details have surfaced as to why authorities say they arrested Anthony Smith on Monday.
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Maricopa County Attorney Declines Charges Against Parents in Toddler's Near-Drowning Case

Maricopa County Attorney Declines Charges Against Parents in Toddler's Near-Drowning Case

In Gilbert, Arizona, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office has decided not to press charges against Angelo and Alexus Fiordilino, the parents of a toddler involved in a near-drowning incident. The case gained attention when the 18-month-old was mistakenly pronounced dead at Mercy Gilbert hospital on Super Bowl Sunday, only to be found alive later in the hospital morgue. The Gilbert Police Department had recommended child abuse charges against the parents, but the County Attorney's Office found that the evidence did not meet the legal standard required for prosecution. The investigation revealed that the family had implemented multiple childproofing measures and that several adults were present in the home, all believing the child was being supervised. No signs of impairment were found in the parents, and the case did not meet the 'reasonable likelihood of conviction' standard necessary for charges.
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UFC Veteran Anthony Smith Arrested on Felony Charges in Nebraska

UFC Veteran Anthony Smith Arrested on Felony Charges in Nebraska

UFC Veteran Anthony Smith Arrested on Felony Charges in Nebraska
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Reward Offered for Information on Illegal Deer Shooting in Mercer, Maine

Reward Offered for Information on Illegal Deer Shooting in Mercer, Maine

The Maine Warden Service is investigating the illegal shooting of a deer in Mercer, Somerset County. A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest or conviction of those responsible. The deer, a doe, was shot at night and left in an apple orchard on West Sandy River Road. The incident was reported by a concerned citizen, and the shooting is believed to have occurred between 11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on July 26. Maine Operation Game Thief is encouraging anyone with information to submit a confidential report.
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Was My Teacher Murdered?

Was My Teacher Murdered?

In 2002, Leslie Buck died under mysterious circumstances in Mystic, Connecticut. Two decades later, I went back to find out who she was — and what really happened
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Eric Bieniemy's son charged in mom's shooting to get 'mental evaluation,' court record shows

Eric Bieniemy's son charged in mom's shooting to get 'mental evaluation,' court record shows

Elijah Bieniemy, the son of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was arrested July 27 on charges related alleged shooting of his mother, Mia.
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Alyssa Middleton Requests Venue Change for Trial Amid Fairness Concerns

Alyssa Middleton Requests Venue Change for Trial Amid Fairness Concerns

Alyssa Middleton, a 19-year-old EMT, has pleaded not guilty to charges of voluntary manslaughter, aggravated vehicular homicide, and leaving the scene of an accident causing death. Her defense team has filed a motion to change the venue of her trial, citing concerns over the ability to have a fair trial due to public knowledge of the case's location. The prosecution is in the process of obtaining a medical examiner's report, which the defense argues is crucial for the fairness of the trial. A status conference is scheduled for September 11, but it may occur sooner if the report is received.
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Will Graham Platner supporters back Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race?

Will Graham Platner supporters back Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race?

Platner fans are hurt, disappointed. Some are unenrolling from the Democratic Party. But most seem to still be united around his movement.
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Carnival Corporation Chairman Micky Arison's Superyacht Departs Bar Harbor for Boothbay Harbor

Carnival Corporation Chairman Micky Arison's Superyacht Departs Bar Harbor for Boothbay Harbor

Carnival Corporation Chairman Micky Arison's Superyacht Departs Bar Harbor for Boothbay Harbor
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Ohio adopts AI for elections, but other states still have concerns

Ohio adopts AI for elections, but other states still have concerns

Ohio launched an AI chatbot for election officials. Here's how it works and why some critics are concerned.