The driver eluded officers while leading them on a chase Monday afternoon from Waterville into Oakland.
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Portland man accused of shooting, wounding woman on Portland Street
Randy Aron, 47, was charged with aggravated attempted murder, elevated aggravated assault and possession of firearms by a prohibited person.
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Man pleads guilty to robbing South Portland Key Bank
Jason Arsenault, 41, stole $30,000 in January after showing a drive-thru bank teller a note that said he had a bomb.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Fire that destroyed New Sharon camp is ruled accidental
About 25 firefighters from eight departments responded to the Sunday fire, Farmington Fire Rescue Chief Tim “TD” Hardy said.
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Waterville man faces charges that he dropped toddler
Thorne Buzzard, 24, was charged with assault and endangering the welfare of a child Thursday after allegedly dropping his 17-month-old child, according to police.
Posted inMaine, News
Weather service warns of dangerous rip currents along Maine coast
The warning issued about rip currents on Monday said that the winter storms reshaped the surf zone and created conditions that can carry even the best swimmers away from shore.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Authorities checking identities of two killed in Otisfield house fire
Route 121 between Powhatan Road and Bolster Mills Road was reopened by 10:30 a.m. Monday.
Posted inMaine, News
Wells considers temporary ban on large housing developments
Town leaders began talking about pausing large-scale subdivisions after a developer proposed a 158-unit housing development near Route 1.
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Christmas-themed boat parade highlights final day of OakFest
The 8th annual three-day Oakfest in Oakland featured food, live music, a parade with the theme of Christmas in July, a Christmas boat parade, children’s events, vendors and a children’s book giveaway hosted by the ShineOnCass Foundation.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico Public Library features beekeepers Bob and Louise Stickney
The library’s summer reading program for children had its fourth presentation about animals and nature last week. The library’s next presentation on July 31 is about making soap.