Deputies say Scott J. Hafford was overpowered by two men in a second home he had forced his way into with a gun.
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A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea
Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Vassalboro man accused of home invasion is subdued by neighbors in Greene
Scott Hafford was charged with kidnapping, two counts of burglary, illegal possession of a firearm, criminal threatening, two counts of assault and violating conditions of release.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Turner-based school board debates parental role in student policies
Updates to several policies were considered and approved by MSAD 52 directors
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Maine apple growers hurt by 50% loss, insurance inequities
Immediately after the harvest season finishes, growers begin filing claims and insurance adjusters come visit farms in person to verify the crop losses growers have reported.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Suspect in 2022 fatal on Route 4 charged again with criminal speeding
Jacob Diaz is already facing a charge of manslaughter in connection with the Dec. 11 crash that claimed the life of 79-year-old Carol Ivers of Fayette.
Posted inLocal & State
Widow’s plea for new safety rules changes state law on transporting caskets
Had they existed sooner, regulations for modified hearses might have saved a man killed in a 2017 wreck in Greene.
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Maine Community Foundation offers award to teachers
Full-time teachers at Greene, Leeds, Tripp and Turner schools may be eligible for the Patience W. Norman Prize for Teacher Excellence at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). The award recognizes School Administrative District 52 teachers who stimulate intellectual curiosity, raise aspirations and demand critical thinking in their classrooms. Teachers must have a minimum of five […]
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Dementia presentations scheduled in Readfield, Monmouth, Greene Aug. 17
The Aging Brain: A Presentation on Dementia will be offered on Thursday, Aug. 17, by three libraries in Readfield, Monmouth and Greene. Join this free event at one of three central Maine locations: • 10 a.m. at Readfield Town Office, 8 Old Kents Hill Road; • Noon at Cumston Public Library, 796 Main St., Monmouth, […]