Vandals sprayed paint over artwork made by local students and the Gardiner police chief is asking for the public to share tips on who may have done it.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Augusta judge denies request from man who killed father in 2004
Michael D. MacDonald, 39, was found not criminally responsible for the shooting, stabbing and bludgeoning death of his father in April 2004 at his home in Aroostook County.
Warden Service arrests 6 hunters for illegally shooting 67 snowshoe hares
Five hunters from Massachusetts and one from Maine were arrested by Maine Game Wardens after the hunters allegedly shot 87 snowshoe hares — 67 more than the legal limit — on Great Duck Island in Frenchboro.
Burnham woman charged with felony trafficking in meth
During a bail check on 29-year-old Amber Nayock, state trooper Seth Allen discovered an active meth lab inside the mobile home, authorities said.
Waterville robbery suspect also accused of robbing woman in Augusta supermarket parking lot in April
Tylor A. Reece, 22, of Skowhegan, was arrested early Friday on an outstanding warrant charging him with failure to appear in court for a hearing in the Augusta case.
Kennebec Journal March 20 police log
Augusta area police reports for March 20, 2017.
Gorham High School evacuated after bomb threat
In the second such incident in less than a month, police dogs found no evidence of a bomb during a sweep of the building.
Skowhegan woman arrested after 11 dogs found in poor conditions at her residence
Nicole Bizier, 32, has been charged with illegally selling puppies online.
Kennebec Journal March 19 police log
Augusta area police reports for March 19, 2017.
Defense team in Fairfield murder case await medical reports
Luc Tieman is charged with the shooting death of wife Valerie Tieman in September and an examination by the State Forensic Service at Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta has been ordered as part of the buildup to his trial.