The raid of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution operation in Farmington uncovers a vast conspiracy.
Maine Crime
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Pittston man indicted on charges he stalked, threatened Kennebec County sheriff, other police through Facebook
Indicted last week on two counts of stalking, Nicholas J. Worthing, 33, was arrested previously and pleaded guilty to a similar charge in 2018.
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Former Maine Med official pleads guilty to fraud charges
Joshua Cory Frances said he worked for the Department of Homeland Security to illegally obtain two boats from the government.
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Truck hauling 50 beehives crashes in Gardiner, police say
Authorities charged a Farmingdale man with operating under the influence after his car crossed the centerline and hit the commercial vehicle carrying bees.
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Portland school employee now faces federal sex crime charges
The latest charges against Benjamin Conroy are related to the same incident in the classroom at Ocean Avenue Elementary School where he worked as an education technician.
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Temple man accused of assaulting, terrorizing family out for a walk
Anthony Jordan, 31, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, terrorizing, violation of condition of release and three counts of assault.
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Man charged in Portland standoff Sunday was charged in similar confrontation in January
In that earlier incident, Carlos Ernesto Ramos-Dubon allegedly threatened a teenager and officers with a knife and then tried to flee.
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Woman reportedly robs Big Apple store in Augusta, police say
Officials say female suspect escapes with an undisclosed amount of money early Monday after robbing a convenience store at 36 Stone St.
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Vaccine mandates create conflict with defiant workers
Some American workers are deciding to quit their jobs in defiance of what they consider intrusive vaccine mandates.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Three teens charged with felony murder in fatal fire in Lewiston
The three teenagers are accused of causing the death of Felicien Betu, 70, who was trapped and jumped to his death from the fourth floor at 226 Blake St. on Sept. 11.