Damage is estimated at $750,000 in the nearly simultaneous fires that broke out Sunday night at R.C. Moore depots in Scarborough and Poland.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Body found in burned tent near I-295 in South Portland
Police believe a bike, hat and jacket found near the site belonged to the victim and may help in identifying him.
Scarborough lawmaker proposes penalty for lying to Legislature
The bill, opposed on free speech grounds, would impose a fine and jail time for the misdemeanor offense.
Maine State Police seek New Hampshire woman suspected of theft
They say she stole about $1,600 in cash and lottery tickets from her employer in Lebanon.
Kennebec Courts March 23-29, 2017
This is a roundup of cases closed March 23-29, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Kennebec Journal April 2 police log
Augusta area police reports for April 2, 2017.
Convicted Augusta killer asks state’s highest court for new trial
The defense argues that the prosecutor’s ‘green-eyed monster’ description prejudiced jurors in the case involving the November 2013 stabbing death of Jillian T. Jones.
Morning Sentinel April 2 police log
Waterville area police reports for April 2, 2017.
Morning Sentinel April 1 police log
Waterville area police reports for April 1, 2017.
Kennebec Journal April 1 police log
Augusta area police reports for April 1, 2017.