The ‘angels’ are the first volunteers for Operation HOPE, a Waterville Police Department program aimed at getting participating drug addicts the treatment they need.
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Police continue to probe Clinton farm mischief
Clinton police have not found the culprits responsible for setting loose hundreds of dairy cows in late November but are developing leads.
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Clinton man tries to rob pharmacy, claiming ‘Maine Mafia’ kidnapped family
Dana Bradford allegedly put the barrel of a shotgun on the counter and demanded drugs, but the pharmacist at Dirigo Drug on Main Street refused to hand over medication.
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Skowhegan police release name of suspect in Rite Aid robbery
Damien Towers, 26, is wanted in connection with the Monday morning robbery of the Skowhegan pharmacy, police said.
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Madison man charged in November 2015 fatal crash is arrested again, then released
Police said Jonathan Cayford, 24, along with his mother, Jill Cayford, 42, of Anson, were arrested after a county deputy attempted to serve a protection order against Jonathan Cayford and Jill Cayford allegedly pushed a sheriff’s deputy during the incident.
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Police investigate pharmacy robbery at Skowhegan Rite Aid
The robbery happened around 10 a.m. at the Rite Aid at 225 Madison Ave. in Skowhegan, which was robbed two years ago as well, and involved a man who handed over a note demanding prescription drugs at the pharmacy.
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Skowhegan fire victims report theft of online donations meant to help them
Danette Dalton, Michael Smith and their three children lost their home and their dog in a Nov. 2 fire, and now they say someone opened a GoFundMe account to help them but then kept the money.
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Fairfield police find no apparent motive in Christmas Day arson, suicide
Police can’t find specific reasons why Terry Whitney set fire to his estranged wife’s home, but a domestic violence expert says domestic-violence related situation often involves control.
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Former Colby student pleads guilty to assault in bonfire incident
The charge against Jonathan Sdao, who threw a cup of beer at police May 22, will be dismissed if he completes court requirements that include a college forum at which he apologizes and discusses the effect of his actions.
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State substance abuse official pleads guilty to drunken driving charge
In exchange for the plea, Joan Smyrski, 62, of Jefferson, must enroll in a substance abuse treatment program.