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Lewiston man attacked with a machete is charged in incident

by Sun Journal Staff Report May 18, 2020May 19, 2020

Stephen Gurney is accused of breaking into an apartment and threatening the tenant with a gun.

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Police investigate apparent stabbing in Lewiston

by Mark LaFlamme May 17, 2020May 18, 2020

LEWISTON — Police cordoned off a section of Oak Street late Sunday afternoon after an apparent stabbing at a nearby apartment house. At about 6:45 p.m., several officers remained in the area of Oak and Blake streets, with crime scene tape strung across a section of Oak. One witness in the area said a person […]

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Man tried to set fire to fuel pump in Augusta, police say

by Dennis Hoey May 17, 2020May 18, 2020

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man responsible for the incident early Sunday.

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Houlton man arrested after chase on Maine Turnpike reaches 120 mph

by Rob Wolfe May 17, 2020May 21, 2020

Michael Pierce, 43, eventually pulled over in Falmouth, state police say.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Bangor police investigate shooting involving people in 2 cars

by Randy Billings May 16, 2020May 18, 2020

They’re looking for the occupants of two four-door sedans in connection with the incident Friday night at York and Essex streets.

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Seized Maine animals caught in legal pandemic limbo

by Christopher Williams May 16, 2020May 19, 2020

The fate of animals seized by the state have long been drawn out in courts, but it’s been made worse by the coronavirus pandemic, animal caregivers say.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Dresden man arrested after gun stolen from a relative

by Staff Report Kennebec Journal May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Frank Foss Jr., 25, of Dresden was arrested Thursday on gun-related charges, which violate conditions from a previous arrest after he allegedly fired a gun at his wife and children.