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Augusta woman pleads guilty to drug conspiracy

by Betty Adams November 28, 2017November 28, 2017

Dalene Black, 35, was sentenced Tuesday at the Capital Judicial Center.

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Maine woman charged with embezzling thousands from parent-teacher group

by Associated Press November 28, 2017January 3, 2018

Police says they found multiple checks written for cash from the Connecticut organization’s checking account when they showed up at Jeni Shean’s home in Pittston.

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Oxford County had been investigating Sheriff Wayne Gallant before recent allegations

by MATT DAIGLE Sun Journal November 27, 2017November 27, 2017

County commissioners ‘were made aware of certain pieces of information in early November,’ before Gallant admitted sexting a woman and was accused of soliciting at least 2 employees for sex.

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Former owner of market in Portland will plead guilty to federal welfare fraud

by Dennis Hoey November 27, 2017November 28, 2017

Ali Ratib Daham faces up to 20 years in prison on conspiracy, money laundering and theft charges, and could have to pay up to $1 million in fines and $1.5 million in restitution.

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Bronx, New York, woman charged Sunday in Winslow drug raid

by Doug Harlow November 27, 2017November 27, 2017

Crack cocaine, heroin and marijuana seized in early morning search.

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Kennebec Journal Nov. 27 police log

November 27, 2017November 27, 2017

Augusta area police reports for Nov. 27, 2017.

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Former Ogunquit town manager denies theft charge in opening of trial

by Matt Byrne November 27, 2017November 28, 2017

Tom Fortier is accused of stealing $400 in town parking fees during the July Fourth holiday in 2016, but says he’s being prosecuted for his brash management style.