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Fatal shot hit New Sharon man in right chest area

by DONNA PERRY September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

The state’s chief medical examiner, testifying at the murder trial of Timothy Danforth, describes the shot that killed Michael Reis.

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Howland man under arrest tries to escape by running onto I-95

by Matt Byrne September 28, 2017January 3, 2018

John T. Havlin was being transported to jail by a sheriff’s deputy when he fled on foot onto the roadway.

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Oak Hill Middle School briefly locked down Thursday morning

by Staff report September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

Police Chief Gary Baillargeon said in a news release no threats were made, no gun was located at the school, and police do not expect to file charges.

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Waterville police arrest two after searches turn up $45,000 in drugs

by Madeline St. Amour September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

Ambrose Wan of New York and Toni Juliano of Canaan were charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors.

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Ayla Reynolds, toddler missing since 2011, declared dead by judge

by Amy Calder and Matt Byrne September 27, 2017December 18, 2017

The legal determination clears the way for the mother of the child to sue the baby’s father, Justin DiPietro.

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Maine sheriffs call for national solution to immigrant detention issue

by Matt Byrne September 27, 2017September 28, 2017

Amid threats by Gov. LePage, all 16 of the state’s sheriffs say it’s up to federal officials to resolve concerns about the legality of detentions.

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Medical examiner at Robert Burton murder trial testifies victim shot in back

by Doug Harlow September 27, 2017October 4, 2017

One round was fired when Stephanie Gebo was down on the floor of her bedroom, Margaret Greenwald said.

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Unattended death in Weld leads to drugs, sleeping 3-year-old, police say

by Staff Report September 27, 2017September 27, 2017

Elspeth Donnelly was pronounced dead on arrival at Rumford Hospital after being taken there by her boyfriend, Ian Klanfer, 35, who was charged with endangering the welfare of a child.