Town Manager Amanda Allen says police are investigating the bogus checks, which were cashed outside of Livermore Falls, including in Gray.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Connecticut man stabbed to death at Fryeburg Fairgrounds
Maine State Police detectives have arrested another Connecticut man and charged him with murder in the killing early Wednesday.
Wilton man convicted of aggravated assault against a woman
Jason Baker Sr. was sentenced to serve four years in prison and eight years of probation.
Russian man convicted in fraudulent visa marriage scheme in Maine
The man could face up to 10 years in prison on the visa fraud charge and a fine of $250,000.
Augusta motorcyclist hospitalized after crash following chase, Lewiston police say
The bike hit a utility pole on Sabattus Street on Friday morning.
Inmates and families decry conditions in Cumberland County Jail during lockdown
People housed in the jail in Portland say suicide attempts are up and their mental health is deteriorating during what is effectively solitary confinement.
Livermore Falls man, Brunswick woman arrested on drug and escape charges in Livermore Falls
Police found crack cocaine and methamphetamine at a Bemis Street apartment.
Waterville police investigate vandalism at RiverWalk amphitheater, vehicle burglaries
Mayor Jay Coelho made reference to the RiverWalk vandalism at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “I think that whoever is doing that should be ashamed,” Coelho said.
Search warrant leads to 2 arrests on drug trafficking charges in Farmingdale
The MDEA had been conducting an investigation into the alleged sale of fentanyl and cocaine from a house on Northern Avenue in Farmingdale.
Max Linn, Senate ex-candidate, accused of pointing gun at man in cryptocurrency dispute
Linn is accused of threatening a campaign staffer in a dispute over cryptocurrency and unproven COVID-19 drugs.