William C. Smith was arrested Wednesday after allegedly messaging and threatening a Maranacook Community High School student.
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Former guardsman found guilty of sexually abusing child in West Gardiner
A jury convicted Aaron C. Engroff, 34, of Holden, of three charges related to the abuse of a 9- or 10-year old girl.
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Richmond school district says RSU 2 owes it nearly $800,000 in pandemic relief funds
The town was supposed to receive its portion of RSU 2’s federal COVID-19 relief after it withdrew from the district last July, said Interim Superintendent Robert Webster.
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Belgrade woman who stole $221,000 from Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville given 2 years in prison
From 2014 to 2019, Sherrie A. Genness, 46, took small amounts of cash she covered up with about 1,700 transactions to the club’s books, according to officials.
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Maine capitol complex targeted with another fake threat
The discovery of a suspicious white powder in an envelope at the Burton M. Cross Building in Augusta prompted police to evacuate state workers. Tests confirmed the powder was not dangerous, police said.
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Judge fines agency $130,000 for shielding records of Kennebec County Correctional Facility settlement
Taxpayers are on the hook for more than $200,000 as a result of the first Maine ruling to penalize an agency for withholding public records.
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Winthrop seeks climate resilience funding, eyes collaboration with Monmouth
At a public hearing Monday, Winthrop residents voiced strong support for combining resources with Monmouth to modify the Annabessacook Lake dam so it can better regulate water levels.
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Hallowell racked up $20,000 in legal fees for investigation of city manager
The City Council last year ordered an investigation into personnel issues involving the former public works foreman and City Manager Gary Lamb.
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Lewiston man who reportedly fired at Augusta police, threatened people is dead after shootout
Liban S. Mohamed, 22, died after the Sunday night incident at 132 Northern Ave. in Augusta. Four police officers have been placed on administrative leave with pay, as is standard procedure in such matters.