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Saco man accused of arson after fire damages Biddeford home

by Katie Langley October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

The residents were home at the time of the fire but made it out uninjured, police said.

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Clinton man arrested after 74-year-old woman is shot in neck

by Amy Calder October 20, 2024October 22, 2024

Andrew Fertig, 69, is charged with domestic violence elevated aggravated assault, a Class A offense.

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Lewiston police say response to gun violence showing positive signs

by Andrew Rice and Joe Charpentier October 20, 2024October 19, 2024

The Police Department, along with several community partners, announced a multifaceted plan to address gun violence during an Aug. 29 news conference following an uptick in shootings.

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Phillips cabin burglarized, household items stolen

by Donna M. Perry October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Political signs at the bottom of Dallas Hill were reported vandalized with spray paint.

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Skowhegan-area schools, New Balance locked down Friday during search

by Ethan Horton October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

No direct threat was made against the schools in RSU/MSAD 54, but the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office notified district leadership out of caution while they were searching for Stevens this morning.

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Feds successful in taking Cornville home investigated for illegal marijuana grow

by Jake Freudberg October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

A home in Corinna that housed another suspected illegal growing operation was also ordered by a judge to be taken by federal authorities earlier this month.

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Peru man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

by Christopher Williams October 17, 2024October 22, 2024

Thomas Bordeau Sr. is charged with four crimes in connection to the siege.

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Federal appeals court upholds prosecution of couple in Franklin County marijuana, money laundering case

by Donna M. Perry October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Eleven people are under indictment in the case, five have pleaded guilty; in addition, a former assistant district attorney pleaded guilty and sentenced, and a Strong businessman has pleaded guilty for his involvement.