Police believe others may have been involved in damaging dozens of headstones and statues at the Southside Cemetery.
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Solon man accused of sexual assaults pepper-sprayed detectives, police say
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office on Friday arrested Matthew Cooley and seized several firearms from his home, court records show.
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As Somerset County pot grow house cases face challenges, some get deals
A series of hearings last week marked the first major developments in cases that have been lingering on the court’s docket for 2 years.
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California man walks with $10K fine in Harmony marijuana grow house case
The plea deal comes amid a series of hearings in similar cases in Somerset County that have been pending 2 years.
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Eliot Cutler accused of violating probation for 5th time
New court documents allege that the 2-time Maine gubernatorial candidate failed to provide police investigators with correct passwords to his electronic devices, which are subject to searches.
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Maine AG rules officers justified in shooting of Franklin County man
Gabriel Wilbur was hospitalized after police shot him in the shoulder 3 times in July 2025. Officials said he was threatening to shoot a landscaper working at a Wilton home.
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Department of Corrections pays Maine man $250K to settle lawsuit alleging years of mistreatment in prison
The state agency has denied Zachary Swain’s allegations that prison officials deprived him of proper mental health treatment by holding him in solitary confinement for years.
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3rd person charged in connection with Palmyra killing, robbery
New details about the killing of Jaquan Humphries have emerged as prosecutors proceed with charges against several people they believe were involved.
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Pittsfield woman accused of assaulting child
Police arrested the woman Saturday after responding to a report she had assaulted her son a few days prior, court records state.
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Former Kennebec County EMA director’s trial moved to new county
A judge granted a request by Arthur True’s attorney to move his trial out of Kennebec County. True is accused of downloading nude photos of a co‑worker.