William Bowie had been accused of firing a handgun toward a tow truck driver who was repossessing a vehicle at his residence.
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James Theriault sworn in as Oxford County sheriff
The former police chief in Mexico says he’s looking forward to restoring the department’s morale and the community’s faith in the wake of Wayne Gallant’s resignation over sexual harassment allegations.
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Two arrested following violent robbery in Westbrook
A male victim was pistol whipped and threatened with a gun; police were seeking a third suspect Tuesday night.
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Fairfield tile installer sentenced for postal money order theft
Brandon Knox told investigators he found the blank orders while doing flooring at the Unity post office and later cashed them.
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Reward offered by owner of ice shack damaged in Wilton
Marc Willette, of Chesterville, is offering $200 to anyone with information that will lead to the prosecution of the driver who hit shack.
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Harmony woman charged with criminal speed hit with drug felony too
Nichole McCarthy stopped twice on Mercer Road and charged with trafficking in prison contraband at Franklin County Jail.
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Augusta woman imprisoned 4 years for selling cocaine to officer
Samantha Tupper, who had been involved in a shots-fired incident in Walmart in June 2016, was sentenced Tuesday on the drug charge.
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Police arrest juvenile after dumpster set on fire in Oakland
A 14-year-old was charged with arson Monday after a blaze was set outside of the Early Bird Restaurant.
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British exporter agrees to settle case alleging it avoided U.S. duties
The company tried to skirt import tariffs in shipments of goods to the U.S., including customers in Maine.
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Dock manager suspected of large-scale theft from Rockland seafood dealer
The owner of J&J Lobster says about $230,000 is missing, but Chad W. Salvas says he is innocent of wrongdoing.