Man allegedly robbed Maine store at gunpoint

Man allegedly robbed Maine store at gunpoint

A West Baldwin man allegedly robbed a Cornish store at gunpoint in early May. James Palmer, 42, has been charged with robbery, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, and violating his conditions of release, according to Lt. Aaron Turcotte of the Maine State Police. Palmer allegedly entered Cornish Market and Variety on Main Street about 8 p.m. on May 6, assaulted the clerk, brandished a gun and forced her to open a safe. He then fled on foot …