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Robbery thwarted near mall just hours after police share video of Westbrook holdup

by Matt Byrne March 27, 2018March 28, 2018

South Portland police say the Aroma Joe’s coffee shop on Western Avenue is the latest small business to be targeted by a masked man wielding a gun.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine Crime

Celebrated Maine chef says she’s not guilty of writing bad checks

by Edward D. Murphy March 27, 2018March 28, 2018

Shannon Bard was the chef and co-owner of Zapoteca in Portland and Toroso in Kennebunk and, along with her husband, faces possible prison time.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Westbrook Subway robber takes $200, but leaves the change

by MWC Bot March 26, 2018March 27, 2018

The store manager says a white man with his face covered entered the store with a handgun in his waistband but spoke in a friendly manner.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Eliot police seek public’s help in finding ‘slipping suspect’

by Dennis Hoey March 26, 2018March 26, 2018

The man stole several bottles of liquor from a convenience store last week and slipped on his way out, police say.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Couple’s alleged high-speed chase in China leads to indictment

by Keith Edwards March 26, 2018March 26, 2018

Jessica Rose Rohwer and Robert E. Rohwer, charged with engaging in a chase that ended with a vehicle fire and break-in, were among those recently indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Augusta man indicted in death of pedestrian at crosswalk

by Betty Adams March 26, 2018March 26, 2018

Andrew Bilodeau pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge in the death of Emile Morin, 81, of Augusta, in November.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Canaan couple charged with burglary, assault after allegedly taking child

by Doug Harlow March 26, 2018March 27, 2018

Police say Emily Hartley and Justin Baker kicked in a door and took another couple’s 4-year-old boy over suspicions something bad had happened to the child.