Swan, sentenced to federal prison for falsifying tax returns, will be allowed to work while he is monitored by federal prison officials.
June 2016
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta police closer to IDs on two suspects in Sunday shooting
Although police maintain the fight was about money, the presence of heroin that was seized highlights the increasing availability of the illegal drug, as cited in a federal report released Tuesday.
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Posted inMaine, News
Six overdoses reported in Sanford within 24-hour period
One person died, one was arrested and several were hospitalized by what police believe was a small batch of fentanyl being sold as heroin.
Posted inMaine, News
Progress made Tuesday suppressing hot spots on edge of Mount Abraham fire
A crew of 18 firefighters from all over Maine, plus three forest rangers and additional equipment keeping the fire contained to 43 acres
Posted inLifestyle
Toy guns, flying objects make watchdog’s list of unsafe playthings
A Massachusetts-based group also warns that some 87 percent of drownings of children under 5 years old occur at someone’s home.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kennebec County sheriff issues warning after Benton resident scammed for $1,000
A caller told the victim to buy $1,000 worth of iTunes gift cards and call back with the numbers to avoid arrest for nonpayment of taxes, the sheriff said.
Posted inLifestyle, Nation & World
Buoy will eavesdrop on whales off New York coast
Listening devices will focus on obtaining data on the sounds of several species of baleen whales because they are endangered.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Kennebec Pizza to reopen Friday, feature later weekend hours
New owner Kevin Hachey said he hopes to eventually expand the menu to include sandwiches, beer and wine.
Posted inNation & World
Istanbul airport attacks kill at least 41 people, 13 of whom were foreigners
Turkish officials say three suicide bombers detonated explosives at the entrance to the Ataturk airport’s international terminal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Fairfield settles lawsuit against Time Warner Cable
The town gets $125,000 and an increase in how much the cable company pays the town each year in franchise fees.