Taylor Andrews was among five arrested for trafficking heroin and cocaine; the others were three people from New York and Christopher King, of Swanville.
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Two New Yorkers, two local residents arrested in Gardiner drug raid
A judge said the amount of drugs and money found has ‘all the earmarks of a major drug-trafficking operation.’
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If Patrick Dempsey is asking you for money online … it’s not Patrick Dempsey
The actor tweeted Monday that someone is impersonating him online asking for money, and asked fans to report the scam to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Police: Randolph woman arrested after alleged shoplifting in Gardiner
It was the second time in less than two years that Karen Marie Rowe, 53, was arrested in similar circumstances.
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Man who allegedly stole Dexter police cruiser indicted on a dozen charges
Tyler Tibbetts, 23, of LaGrange, could face more than 10 years in prison if convicted on the most serious charges.
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Watchdog committee reviews options for reforms in Maine’s child protection system
Lawmakers will consider better training standards for people who are mandated to report suspected child abuse, as well as more access to school attendance and other records for human services caseworkers.
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Oxford County deputy terminated after probe of alleged firearms accident
Stephen Witham’s firing is the latest setback for the sheriff’s office, after its leader resigned in December amid allegations of sexual misconduct and who is now being investigated by the FBI.
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ACLU sues after Maine jail system denies inmate access to medication for opioid addiction
The suit was filed on behalf of a Caribou man who has been in recovery for five years and uses Suboxone, a medication used for long-term treatment of opioid use disorder.
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Lawsuit alleging abuses by York County sheriff personnel is settled
The suit stems from a 2011 incident in which a couple said they were threatened and illegally arrested by deputies over a financial dispute with a retired Portland police officer.
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Two valuable paintings by noted marine artist stolen from Brunswick business
The paintings by Vern Broe, which were stolen in May, are worth more than $10,000, police say.