Waterville area police reports for Jan. 1, 2019.
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German man arrested after repeatedly driving into crowds, injuring 5
Police say the man appeared to have been intentionally targeting foreigners in several cities.
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40 Most Beautiful Places in Maine
How many of the state’s natural wonders and scenic spots have you visited? We’ve just added 5 more – Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, Belgrade Lakes, Chimney Pond, Sebago Lake State Park and Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary – so get going.
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Vatican blocked U.S. bishops from addressing clergy sex abuse scandal
A Nov. 11 letter from Cardinal Marc Ouellet said the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops did not sufficiently consult with Rome on proposals to address abuse.
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Baby rescued 36 hours after building collapse in Russia
At least nine people are killed and more than 30 are missing.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
First Maine baby of 2019 is a girl born in Presque Isle
Karly Drue Williams beats out Lev McGuckin, who was born in Portland, by just a few minutes.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
LePage pardons former legislator for felony drug trafficking
Former state Rep. Jeffrey Pierce, R-Dresden, lost his re-election bid last fall after Democrats revealed he had a felony drug conviction 35 years ago, then hunted when he was legally prohibited from possessing firearms, records show.
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NASA spacecraft flies by tiny world 4 billion miles from Earth
The New Horizons spacecraft does a fly-by of ‘Ultima Thule’ as the new year dawns.
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People leaving garbage, feces in national parks amid shutdown
Officials say the atmosphere at some minimally supervised campgrounds and public areas is turning into a free-for-all.
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U.K. police say stabbing of 3 on New Year’s Eve was terrorism
Two people sustained ‘very serious’ injuries in the attack and remain hospitalized.