The former Anson tax collector’s supporters say her compassionate, trusting character is at odds with her criminal conviction; the prosecution says Viles’ kindness had a “darker side” that included favoritism.

Two pit bulls reportedly responsible for the death of another dog will continue to be quarantined until a civil court case against the dogs’ owners is resolved.

David Cook, 59, a convicted sex offender, was arrested Thursday, state police said, after the agency acted on a tip and searched his computer, finding child pornography on it.

Timothy Danforth, 24, of Wilton, is being held on $150,000 cash bail with a Maine Pre-Trial Service contract per a written order issued Thursday by a Franklin County judge.

A judge on Thursday imposed more bail conditions on Lucas Savage, 27, formerly of Clinton.

Chelsea Elementary School was on lockdown for 30 minutes before police made an arrest.

Richard ‘Stash’ Baker was previously convicted of a felony-level drug charge in New York.