Robert Padilla, 39, lost control of his pickup truck after trying to use the median to pass the SUV in front of him in the far-left lane, police said.
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Man who ran over Pittsfield police officer’s foot sentenced to 9 months in prison
In June, a jury found Michael Kilgore, 48, guilty of assault on an officer and assault, but returned not guilty verdicts on several other charges from the September 2022 incident.
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Aurora borealis alert
The forecast suggest Monday night might a good chance to see the northern lights across Maine.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Two injured in motorcycle-deer crash in China
The crash occurred Saturday morning on Pleasant View Ridge Road, sending the driver and passenger to hospitals.
Posted inMaine, Religion and Values
Fired Maine Catholic priest officially defrocked by Vatican
Anthony Cipolle was fired from the diocese in 2020 after it was revealed that he was having inappropriate relationships with a parishioner, who was later killed by her brother-in-law.
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Man injured rescuing dogs as fire destroys Winthrop mobile home
A Winthrop man suffered minor burns while saving his dogs from a burning mobile home this weekend, officials say.
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Hartland Landfill fire under investigation
The fire was reported around 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hartland municipal landfill, according to a statement from the town manager.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Man killed in South Gardiner was suspect’s father, police say
Police say Alfred MacMaster, 75, was killed by his son, Gregory Fisher, 52, who made his first court appearance Monday.
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Police pursue driver suspected of having outstanding warrant
The driver eluded officers while leading them on a chase Monday afternoon from Waterville into Oakland.
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Fire that destroyed New Sharon camp is ruled accidental
About 25 firefighters from eight fire departments responded to the Sunday fire, Farmington Fire Rescue Chief Tim “TD” Hardy said.