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South Portland police identify 1 of 2 teens suspected in carjacking

by Morgan Womack July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

They don’t confirm that Davyn Flynn, 18, and an unnamed 16-year-old are the teens who escaped from Long Creek on Friday, but the robbery occurred at the same time and place as the one the escapees are accused of committing.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Wilton board updated on latest police, fire department activities

by Donna M. Perry July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The Fire Rescue Department has had 31 calls and five mutual aid calls since June 1. The Police Department has made 87 arrests since Jan. 1.

Maine

Three-vehicle crash in Oakland sends two to hospital

by Amy Calder July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The crash on Smithfield Road in Oakland Monday sent two cars into the trees and caused a trailer being hauled by a pickup truck to flip over.

Franklin, Maine Crime, News

New Sharon, Temple men arrested in residential burglary in Industry

by Donna M. Perry July 29, 2024July 30, 2024

A third man was issued a summons on several charges Monday in Farmington.

News, River Valley

Rumford Center Meeting House prepared for new foundation

by Bruce Farrin July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The 1828 building is the original town hall and meeting place.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Man who ran over Pittsfield police officer’s foot sentenced to 9 months in prison

by Jake Freudberg July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

In June, a jury found Michael Kilgore, 48, guilty of assault on an officer and assault, but returned not guilty verdicts on several other charges from the September 2022 incident.

Maine, Religion & Values

Fired Maine Catholic priest officially defrocked by Vatican

by Emily Allen July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Anthony Cipolle was fired from the diocese in 2020 after it was revealed that he was having inappropriate relationships with a parishioner, who was later killed by her brother-in-law.