The former Somerset Rehabilitation and Living Center was damaged in April and the former Thompson’s Restaurant was damaged in June, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Mercer man injured in Fairfield crash after fleeing police
Criminal charges are pending against the man, who was taken via LifeFlight helicopter to Portland for treatment of his injuries, according to Fairfield police.
Burnham woman again charged with animal cruelty
The state is investigating a woman who allegedly kept and sold malnourished horses, cows, dogs and cats at her Burnham property and was convicted of nearly identical charges about 15 years ago.
Tenants Harbor woman identified as homicide victim after body found in Union pond
The medical examiner ruled 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart died in a homicide, but her cause of death and further details were not released.
Augusta man charged after Western Avenue stabbing
Frank L. Tripp, 56, indicted on charges of elevated aggravated assault and aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing another man outside an Augusta market in April.
Bath man arrested after shooting rifle multiple times in Belgrade
William Bamford, 41, allegedly fired his rifle several times in a residential area near Chandler Road and Point Road.
Bingham man sentenced to 23 years for child sex crimes
Christopher Cates, 50, who is a repeat offender, was found guilty of inappropriately touching two young girls and exposing himself to them during their family camping trip to Moscow.
Pittsfield man arrested after late night chase in Hartland, Canaan area
Sheriff’s deputies pursued Brett Johnson around Hartland, St. Albans and Canaan, ultimately boxing in his vehicle after using a spike mat to slow him down, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
China man accused of assaulting parents, threatening with splitting maul
Jacob Merrill, 40, of China, was being held in jail without bail Friday for the Thursday evening incident.
Vietnam vet, 78, fights off assailant at Hallowell home
An alleged late-night assault raises questions about Hallowell’s police staffing, as city officials debate adding a fifth officer for the department.