David Hench

Staff Writer

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Published
March 7, 2014

Maine prison officials defend security despite recent cases of violence

However, guards and prisoner advocates say the officials’ claims aren’t true, that changes have made the prisons less safe.
Published
March 7, 2014

Six arrested in Maine undercover drug investigation

The arrests in Aroostook County result in the seizure of bath salts worth about $800,000 and $40,000 in cash.
Published
March 6, 2014

Bangor caregiver charged in infant’s death

Samuel Moore is charged with manslaughter in the death of a 5-month-old baby he was hired to look after.
Published
March 6, 2014

Maine prison guards request stab vests

The proposal, outlined for state lawmakers, comes after several violent assaults at the Maine State Prison and Long Creek Youth Development Center.
Published
March 5, 2014

Sanford boy, 11, faked robbery report, police say

The caller said a victim had been assaulted at a restaurant Sunday, and emergency workers responded.
Published
March 5, 2014

Woman, baby escape Lyman house fire

Firefighters arrive to find heavy smoke and flames in the attic.
Published
March 5, 2014

Maine library volunteer charged with stealing war memorabilia

A Bangor shop owner calls the library after a man tries to sell him a large number of historical items.
Published
March 5, 2014

Standish crash victim identified; authorities cite speed, snowy road

David Fortin, 53, was killed when a car driven by Vivian Densmore, 38, collided with his.
Published
March 4, 2014

Maine inmate charged with murder admits to prison killing

In an affidavit, Richard Stahursky is quoted saying he is ‘absolutely’ guilty. He blamed the victim for the loss of his prison job.
Published
March 4, 2014

Two Maine men charged with selling crack cocaine

Police say cocaine was being sold from one suspect’s apartment in Bath.

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