Police say a man with a gun entered the China Eatery, demanded money and ran off with what a restaurant employee said was about $500.
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Waterville woman convicted in taxi robbery scheme gets six years in prison for drug trafficking
Christina Marie Pena-Cantor, 40, had been on probation at the time for a 2010 robbery of a taxi driver in Waterville.
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Waterville woman to serve 12 months in prison for $100 robbery
Antelsy “Amy” Bellows, 39, had been on probation at the time of the offense on Dec. 27, 2017.
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Oxford police chief resigns suddenly, cites wife’s death
Jon Tibbetts has high praise for the department’s officers and for his interim replacement, Lt. Michael Ward.
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Jury selection for murder trial of Luc Tieman underway in Somerset County court
Tieman, of Fairfield, charged in the death of his wife, Valerie, sat in a judge’s chambers as prospective jurors were interviewed by the judge and defense and prosecuting attorneys.
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Deaths of 2 people found in burning truck in Bangor treated as homicide
Police investigate after finding the bodies of Michael Bridges, 43, and Desiree York, 36, of Bangor.
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Former sheriff accused of sexually assaulting Jay man
The claimant is seeking $5 million in damages, claiming law enforcement and other officials knew about Wayne Gallant’s alleged misconduct.
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Waldo man sentenced to 12 years on federal firearms charge
Jesse Norton was on probation when he was found in possession of marijuana and a gun, and had previously threatened to kill a police officer.
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Pennsylvania man charged in bizarre Maine car chase now accused of nearly $500K business fraud
Robert Rohwer agreed Wednesday to waive extradition and be returned to face charges in his home state, which alleges he stole more than $495,000 through deceptive or fraudulent practices.
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Oakland man, appearing distraught in court, denies charge of sexually assaulting child
A judge ordered a competency evaluation for Ronald Mullen, who was arraigned Wednesday in an Augusta court and was crying aloud, constantly running his hands through his hair.