Preston Cooper, 52, faces several drug charges following an early morning traffic stop Thursday.
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Fryeburg police officer remains in critical condition
A second officer is released from the hospital, and the search for a canoeist, now considered a recovery effort, will resume Tuesday.
Somerset County court for April 24-28, 2017
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
Kennebec Journal May 28 police log
Augusta area police reports for May 28, 2017.
Morning Sentinel May 28 police log
Waterville area police reports for May 28, 2017.
Kennebec Courts May 18-24, 2017
This is a roundup of cases closed May 18-24, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Lawmakers: Law should be changed to make sure ‘permanent’ license suspension is forever
The proposal comes on the heels of a court ruling this month that allows a former Skowhegan man convicted in a drunken driving triple fatal crash in 1996 to reapply for his license, even though his license had been ordered suspended for life.
Morning Sentinel May 24 police log
Waterville area police reports for May 24, 2017.
Richmond man’s bail stays at $5,000 on manslaughter charge
Kurt Linton, 54, is accused of manslaughter in the beating death of his 76-year-old father.
Mistrial declared in drunken driving charge
The offense allegedly took place in November in Augusta.