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Skowhegan teenager charged with arson after cars set on fire

by Staff Report June 14, 2017June 14, 2017

The 15-year-old boy set the fires by lighting combustible materials inside the vehicles, authorities said.

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Police to target those who break laws that protect cyclists and pedestrians

by Megan Gray June 14, 2017June 14, 2017

The effort aims to raise awareness about behaviors that endanger ‘vulnerable users,’ as the number of fatalities involving people on bikes or foot has doubled in five years.

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Acton man arrested in domestic violence case

by MWC Bot June 13, 2017June 14, 2017

Emanuel Slobada, 30, is accused of violating his bail conditions, the York County sheriff says.

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Law enforcement to pay tribute to fallen Fryeburg police officer

by Dennis Hoey June 13, 2017June 14, 2017

Hundreds of officers from around the U.S. are expected to attend the event honoring Nathan Desjardins on Friday in Augusta.

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2 in Augusta Walmart parking lot gunfire flurry indicted on federal drug charges

by Betty Adams June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

They and eight others are charged with conspiring to distribute heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in central Maine.

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Dresden man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charge

by Staff report June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

A confidential informant ordered drugs from one of his co-conspirators, leading investigators to Daniel Pallis, 29.

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Three men arrested in Augusta motel on drug trafficking charges

by Staff Report June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

Drug enforcement agents say two men from New York have been selling drugs from two motels.

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Accidental shooting of officer probed at Maine police academy

by Staff Report June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

Matthew Morrison, 33, of Mars Hill, was shot and wounded Monday night by another officer in a vehicle parked outside the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.