Authorities said the fire appeared to be an act of arson and closed a section of the park.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Central Maine police log for Sept. 8
Central Maine police reports for Sept. 8, 2018.
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Bubar, charged with attempting to murder Kennebec deputy sheriff, to go to trial Monday
Scott Bubar was wounded and his father, Roger, was killed in exchange of gunfire May 19, 2017, in Belgrade.
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Scarborough woman gets 2 years for embezzling from medical practices
Carrie Caporino stole more than $500,000 from a dental practice and a Falmouth doctor’s office.
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Police investigate deadly shooting of pet cow in Embden
Sophie the cow escaped from her pen Wednesday morning and was shot by a neighbor after police said she damaged an SUV.
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Police say York man took psychedelic mushrooms before killing cat
Kittery police call the arrest ‘a really bizarre case, unfortunate case.’
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Biddeford School Committee member indicted on assault charges
Dennis Anglea, 58, denies claims that he was violent and had sex with a woman he called a friend.
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South Portland man pleads guilty to role in bank robbery
Waddah Siedahmed was involved in a robbery of a Key Bank branch in Portland on Nov. 17, according to court records.
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Augusta sex offender arrested on three child porn charges
Complaints had been lodged previously that Robert L. Robinson III, 34, was posting candid photos of Augusta-area children on social media.
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Vandals with air rifle shoot out windows in Berwick
Someone caused thousands of dollars in damage late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, and it might be connected to similar incidents in surrounding towns.