Federal authorities in Pennsylvania, in announcing indictments against the “Fentanyl Robbery Gang,” say the group used dating sites to connect with victims, then would drug and rob them.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Flea infestation closes Wilton Town Office and Public Safety Building
The Select Board meeting for Tuesday night was also canceled. It has been rescheduled until 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Town Office.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Ralph’s Café in Brooks targeted with bomb threat after owner jokes about Trump shooting
The threat came days after the cafe’s owner, Frank Champa, received backlash from right-wing influencers for an inflammatory social media post regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. State Police say the threat was a hoax.
Posted inMaine, News
Industry woman dead after single-vehicle crash in Anson
Valerie Hoyt, 58, crashed her vehicle off Starks Road in Anson Monday evening, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Harrison to hold first public hearing Tuesday about pending ambulance service charges
After negotiating a per-call rate of $282 with the town of Bridgton, United Ambulance Service has notified surrounding towns they will be charged the same.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Florida investor uses internal records to sue power company for alleged fraud
The lawsuit by NextEra shareholders includes claims the company spent dark money to oppose the New England Clean Energy Corridor transmission line through western Maine.
Posted inMaine
Father and daughter help rescue porpoise in Lowell’s Cove
The porpoise had gotten stuck in the net of a fish weir when Edward and Georgeann Ackworth spotted it and called on their radio to the emergency channel.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan man who ran over woman with vehicle in Bingham sentenced under plea deal
Ryan Paul Mann, 43, was sentenced in connection with three charges stemming from the November incident, which left a woman with serious injuries.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Sandy River Players to perform ‘James and the Giant Peach Jr.’
Performances will be held at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday Mt. Blue High School.
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In Biddeford, 2 pizza joints clash over new location, community culture
The city is tearing down a Domino’s to make way for an intersection. Now, the pizza chain might move across the street from where Pizza by Alex has made pies since the 1960s.