State police say they are investigating the death of Robert Bruso, 56, earlier this month as a homicide, and they are also looking for Bruso’s golden retriever.
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Hartland death ruled a homicide
Vilma Withee, 78, of Hartland was identified as the victim in the April 12 death.
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Norridgewock man indicted in February killing, assault
Kendall Purnell, 38, is accused of killing Harold Burgess, 71, and seriously injuring Shawn Haggan, 45.
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Man indicted on charges related to Jay shooting
Christian Meyers, 21, is charged on one count each of elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a firearm, receiving stolen property and sexual abuse of a minor.
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Bomb threats at Gardiner and Hampden Walgreens stores were hoaxes, police say
The Gardiner store was locked down and closed for about 2 hours Friday because of the threat, local police said.
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Complaint against Kennebec, Somerset district attorney dismissed
An Oakland woman claimed Maeghan Maloney inappropriately shared information about her case.
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National Park Service investigating after man found dead at Acadia National Park
A park official said there is no threat to the public and no one had been reported missing.
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Two killed in Readfield crash
Two adults died after the SUV they were in went off the road and into a tree on Main Street.
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Waterville man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2024 shooting death
As part of a plea deal with prosecutors, murder and gun possession charges against Tyler Quirion, 21, were dropped.
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Minot man charged in crash that injured 4, including Monmouth police lieutenant
Police said Sean McNeil was drunk and driving recklessly on the early evening of Jan. 6 when his Ford pickup truck crossed the centerline on Turner Center Road and into the path of a truck.