Police searching for gunman; no injuries reported
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Jay man charged with arson a 2nd time
Devin C. Penney, 24, of Jay is accused of setting a fire at a house that belongs to his mother.
Two from Augusta indicted in 2019 Richmond murder
Tyon K. Shuron, 43, and Chanda Lilly, 31, were arrested earlier this year in connection with the murder last year of Andrew Sherman, who died after being shot in the head.
Police: 2 from St. Albans, 2 from out of state face drug charges
A New Jersey man is being held on $100,000 bail and a Pennsylvania woman on $50,000 bail after their arraignments last week, while a St. Albans couple are being held on lesser amounts.
Three New York men arrested on drug charges after I-295 traffic stop in Richmond
Police: The men tossed several small plastic bags from the stopped vehicle. They bags were found to contain cocaine and fentanyl.
Lisbon man arrested for allegedly breaking into Bowdoinham apartment, threatening resident
Police say the 42-year-old man allegedly pulled a knife on the woman who lives there but she was able to escape with her children.
Auburn man pleads not guilty to murder charge in June stabbing
Peabody’s attorney said his client may change his plea to not criminally responsible by reason of insanity.
Augusta police: Three teens face charges after taking cars for joy ride
Officers said the youths, ages 13 or 14, were caught after one of them crashed into a building on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking inmate releases due to COVID-19
The decision Friday states that the two men hadn’t exhausted other options, notably in state court, in their effort to qualify for home confinement.
Police arrest Connecticut man after chase in Waterville
Shelvonn Jones, 44, of Waterbury, Connecticut, was charged with ten offenses after leading Waterville Police on a high-speed chase Friday night.