Police confirmed they were investigating Tuesday night on the road where a man’s body was found days earlier but declined to say if there was any connection.
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Does Maine have any private prisons? | Fact brief
Nationwide, 22 states rely solely on publicly operated prisons.
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Oakland man found dead on side of road in Fairfield
The Augusta medical examiner will conduct an autopsy on Jason Grant, 46, of Oakland, in the coming days.
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ICE removes detainees from Cumberland County Jail, cancels contract after sheriff’s criticism
Despite several court orders that certain inmates remain in Maine, ICE moved multiple detainees to facilities in other states, which the U.S. Attorney’s Office acknowledged was a violation of judicial orders.
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Why some Mainers support ICE’s increased enforcement in the state
Homeland Security’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has found vocal and widespread support among Maine’s conservatives, though some are expressing concern over the federal agents’ tactics.
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Norridgewock man accused of murder deemed competent for trial
Kendall Purnell pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday, as his attorneys requested a criminal responsibility evaluation.
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Waterville man sentenced on charges tied to fire that displaced 5 tenants
Initial charges of arson and attempted murder dismissed, in exchange for guilty pleas on lesser charges.
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FBI investigates Fairfield pot shop previously tied to Chinese organized crime
The investigation at 201 Norridgewock Road led to at least 2 people being taken into custody, but further details were not immediately available.
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Is Maine prepared if ICE protests get dangerous?
Demonstrations here have so far remained peaceful, but organizers say they’re concerned about the aggressive crowd-control tactics that federal agents have used in Minnesota and elsewhere.
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Man arrested in N.H. for Skowhegan slaying remains hospitalized
Dane Burke, accused of killing his girlfriend Nichole Jackson, was injured in a police chase that began in Massachusetts and ended in New Hampshire.