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Solon man used gas in beer bottle to set house fire, investigators say

by STAFF REPORT November 23, 2017November 23, 2017

Police have charged Randy Ruest II, 26, with arson, after a fight with the other man reportedly escalated in October.

Nurse from South Berwick charged with illegally obtaining oxycodone

by Associated Press November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

Jennifer Blaisdell allegedly got the drug by fraudulently documenting that doses had been given to residents at the long-term care facility where she worked.

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Oxford County sheriff solicited sex with employees, sent explicit photos, union official says

by Matt Byrne November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

The Local 340 leader says the workers reported the incidents to the labor group and now the county is investigating the behavior of Sheriff Wayne Gallant, who asserts he did nothing illegal.

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Father, son suspected in Auburn home invasion arrested in Illinois, Florida

by Sun Journal staff November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

The men are accused of entering the home of a woman on Park Avenue, tying her up at gunpoint and stealing her SUV in their escape.

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Suspect arrested in theft of presents from Festival of Trees in Waterville

by Colin Ellis November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

Organizers of the Sukeforth Family Festival of Trees say a $1,000 in lottery tickets and larger items such as a kayak and chain saw were taken, but the festival will continue this weekend.

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Detroit man charged with assault of 6-year-old autistic boy

by Staff Report November 22, 2017September 25, 2018

Brandan Kinney, 34, of Troy Road in Detroit, allegedly assaulted the boy on Nov. 6, police said.

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Kennebec Journal Nov. 22 police log

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

Augusta area police reports for Nov. 22, 2017.

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Oxford County sheriff admits to sending woman sexually explicit photo, steps down as association chief

by Dennis Hoey November 21, 2017November 21, 2017

Wayne Gallant is replaced as president of the Maine Sheriffs’ Association after the report by WGME-TV that he sent a photo of himself in uniform in his office.