The shoplifting charges against Timothy Klepser, 27, of Oakland, were elevated to robbery because he was assaultive to both supermarket staff and police, according to Maj. Jason Longley of the Waterville Police Department.
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Skowhegan man in critical condition after crash near Palmyra Walmart
Lawrence Tilton, 63, was riding a motorcycle on U.S. Route 2 when a turning vehicle struck him, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Update: Portland man identified as motorist killed in Dresden crash
Andrew Coombs, 33, of Portland died after driving his car into the oncoming lane on Route 27 and seriously injured four others, police said.
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Augusta man charged with manslaughter in beating death
Warren L. Sidelinger, 42, has been charged in connection with the death of Joseph McKenna, who died two weeks after being attacked on Water Street in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Update: Winthrop residents help Royal Street fire victim with recovery
The fire burned through the roof of the Cape-style home and the attached garage, causing severe damage to the house and destroying belongings inside.
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Maine Trust for Local News hires new executive editor
Carolyn Fox will step down as managing editor of the Tampa Bay Times to lead all of the newspapers and websites operated by the Maine Trust.
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Rangeley assistant town manager pleads not guilty to OUI, driving after suspension
Traci Lavoie, 54, of Rangeley is scheduled to appear Nov. 25 at a Farmington court for a dispositional conference.
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Some crying ‘fowl’ after rehabilitated loon from Maine is moved to Massachusetts
After being sent to a rehabilitator by volunteer rangers, a loon chick from Little Sebago Lake was translocated out of state. Some say the loon should have been returned to its original home.
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Vehicles to use Whistle Stop Rail Trail in Jay while Begin Road repaired
The ATV trail stretches from Jay to West Farmington.
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Winthrop home severely damaged by fire Monday
Firefighters from Winthrop and surrounding communities worked to knock down a fire reported Monday afternoon at a Royal Street home in Winthrop.