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A Lewiston man allegedly sexually abused an 80-year-old Bucksport woman last fall.

Nyarugwagwa Tite Ruramira, 65, faces five counts of unlawful sexual contact, according to the Ellsworth American.

Ruramira was acting as a caregiver for the woman, who has a mental disability, on Sept. 21, 2025, when he allegedly sexually abused her, the newspaper reported.

He is free on $1,000 bail, according to the American.

If you or someone you know needs resources or support related to sexual violence, contact the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault’s 24/7 hotline at 800-871-7741.