In two separate cases, Somerset County Sheriff’s officers on Friday and Saturday pursued two drivers who led them on high-speed chases, police said.
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Men don high heels to raise awareness about domestic violence
SKOWHEGAN — Martin Hepburn was among a group of 30 people and one of three men wearing red high heels who walked about one mile in downtown Skowhegan to raise money and awareness to combat domestic violence.
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UPDATE: Two high-speed chases reported in Somerset County
In two separate cases, Somerset County Sheriff’s officers on Friday and Saturday pursued drunken drivers who led them on high-speed chases, police said.
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Chaplains hope to build center to help convicts re-enter society
FAIRFIELD — When he served as a chaplain at the Maine State Prison, the Rev. Stan Moody recalls being horrified that he could not direct departing prisoners to a one-stop resource that would help them re-enter society as productive citizens. On Friday morning, Moody and others gathered for a two-day kickoff event in the hopes of building such a resource called Maine Prison Chaplaincy Corps.
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Voter registration likely debate topic
WATERVILLE — When the three candidates running for mayor meet tomorrow night for a forum at Colby College, they’re assured of being asked about their position of Question 1 on the Nov. 8 election ballot.
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A lonely living reminder of Elm City
WATERVILLE — There were once hundreds, perhaps thousands, of elm trees here. Hence the nickname “The Elm City.”
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Police say Plymouth man attacked car in robbery
NEWPORT — A Plymouth man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he forced a car off the road, punched out a car window, pulled a male passenger out through it and robbed him of cash and other items, police said Thursday.
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Pittsfield pharmacy robbed, police say
PITTSFIELD — A man who robbed the Rite Aid pharmacy near Interstate 95 and got away with prescription drugs Wednesday night remained at large on Thursday, police said.
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Colby forum explores economic crisis, solutions
Even as the global financial crisis deepens and recovery in the U.S. sputters, the solutions for economic recovery are still very much do-able and are pretty straightforward, panelists at a Colby College forum said Thursday night.
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Clinton police officer probe complete
CLINTON — Two town police officers are back to work after being placed on paid administrative leave last month after a local woman filed a complaint alleging they used unnecessary force against her.