Somerset County sheriff’s officials say Guy Maloon, 34, entered the garage in Palmyra last week and took over $2,500 worth of tools.
Maine Crime
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Winslow man sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting child
Nicholas Eldredge, 29, of Winslow, pleaded guilty to a charge of gross sexual assault Tuesday.
Maine seeks civil rights injunction against New Hampshire man
The defendant reportedly accosted the alleged victim at Oxford Casino, called him a racial slur and threatened him.
Readfield man who feuded with town for nearly a decade dies in single-car crash
Robert Bittar, 82, was killed days after withdrawing his latest lawsuit against the town.
New Sharon man hurt when car hits tree faces theft charge
Joshua Allen, 38, received serious injuries and Vanessa Gordon, 33, of Livermore Falls sustained life-threatening injuries after the car hit a tree in North Jay.
Fayette man charged in connection with taking money from Jay gas station
Lawrence Schmidt, 59, was charged in the case that initially was reported as a robbery at CN Brown Energy on Main Street.
Judge to weigh new DNA evidence in Dennis Dechaine case
An attorney for the man convicted of killing Sarah Cherry in 1988 is arguing for witness testimony and a crime scene reconstruction in his bid for a new trial.
Defendants in over 100 Maine cases had no legal representation late last week, state says
Maine’s public defense agency puts out an urgent call for help after the loss of another public defender.
Big Apple robbed again in Augusta
Police said they are investigating the robbery, reported at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, at the convenience store and gas station at 36 Stone St.
Brooklin couple who were shot to death July 2 were found by one of their children
A report from the state medical examiner says William Cohen shot his wife Pamela before turning the gun on himself.