Lance Funderburk and his accomplice targeted post offices in Paris and Monmouth, and postal carriers in Lewiston.
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Trio arrested for alleged string of wire thefts, suspected of causing $230K in damage
Suspects allegedly used a ladder, shepherd’s hook and grinder to steal communications cables from roadside utility poles.
Drug arrests made in Norridgewock after second search of home
Investigators said they found crack cocaine, fentanyl, a firearm, possible stolen property and other items during the Friday morning bust at a home that was also searched in February.
Dr. Nirav Shah speaks on hunger at naming ceremony for Midcoast food warehouse
The organization’s new Brunswick Landing facility was named for Tom Wright, a donor and longtime supporter of local food security.
Federal grant will keep support center open for Lewiston shooting victims
The $8.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will cover costs through January and Maine lawmakers are considering whether to provide state funding to keep the Maine Resiliency Center running next year.
See sports and State House events in Central Maine Week In Photos
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Mt. Ararat principal plans more training, supervision after hazing investigation
But before his presentation Thursday, some players’ parents expressed frustrations that the investigation into the allegations was not neutral or complete.
Bell tower put in place on old Monmouth Academy
Students old and new watched as the bell tower in the former Monmouth Academy building was hoisted into place Thursday.
Belfast man told police he killed his wife in Readfield attack
Court documents unsealed this week say Samuel Whittemore, allegedly in the midst of a mental breakdown, used a fireplace poker to kill his wife and injure his mother.
Greene prepares to clean up George Stanley’s junkyard
‘You can’t fight city hall,’ Stanley said Thursday, as the town began taking bids on clearing items from his packed property on Route 202.