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Scarborough man charged with manslaughter in hit-and-run crash
Authorities say Devin Brown was drunk when he hit and killed Brandon Dumond of Windham, who was riding a bicycle.
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Leroy Smith III, accused of killing his father in Gardiner, has improved with medication, forensic psychiatrist says
The question remains about whether Smith is competent to stand trial in connection with the May 2014 slaying.
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Dexter man pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Donald Vigue, 42, was part of a 12-year conspiracy to distribute cocaine in Maine.
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Former Rochester, N.Y. man jailed 30 months for dealing heroin
Alex L. Brumfield, 29, was arrested Nov. 9, 2016, in Augusta after a confidential informant with a recording device purchased drugs from him.
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Berwick man accused of trafficking drugs near school
Benjamin Rand was arrested and charged with aggravated drug trafficking Friday as he returned from Massachusetts with 20 grams of suspected fentanyl, police say.
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Teenager arrested after robbing Sanford store with sword, police say
The incident occurred Monday morning at the Airport Variety convenience store.
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Gorham man sues Beech Ridge speedway owner, claiming sexual assault
The lawsuit claims Andrew S. Cusack befriended the man and later took advantage of him sexually.
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Waterville police arrest pair for allegedly trafficking over 200 grams of drugs
Meaghan Strickland, 28, and Jai Lebron, 36, were also arrested for allegedly possessing a firearm even though they are felons.
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Limington man charged in alleged attempt to steal car in Waterville, but crashes into another
Rene Therrien, 38, apparently fled the scene on foot but was found and arrested by Waterville police.