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Maine, News

South Portland man stabbed at early morning house party

by Kelley Bouchard May 4, 2019May 5, 2019

The 27-year-old was treated at Maine Medical Center for a non-life-threatening injury, police say.

Maine

Dill family, supporters work to keep West Gardiner teen’s killer behind bars

by Jessica Lowell May 4, 2019May 5, 2019

Every five years, Michael Boucher has a chance to walk out of prison; and every five years, Debra Dill’s family works to stop him.

Maine, News

Federal, state investigators charge 25 people in Down East drug trafficking case

by Megan Gray May 3, 2019May 4, 2019

Authorities say the defendants, from Maine and New York, distributed crack, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl from New York City in Washington and Hancock counties.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

A former redemption center vandalized in Livermore Falls.

by Donna M. Perry May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

Glass doors and front windows were broken out of a vacant building on Route 4.

Maine

New York pair charged with trying to burn down Richmond home over drug debt

by Sam Shepherd May 2, 2019May 5, 2019

Todd Dickson, 26, and Joris Gomez, 25, were both arrested Wednesday on arson, burglary, theft and heroin trafficking charges; on Tuesday, a resident of the Richmond home was arrested on heroin trafficking charges.

Maine, News

Two stabbed under highway overpass; Portland man arrested

by Edward D. Murphy May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

Police said a man and a woman were stabbed under the Deering Avenue overpass of 295; Portland man arrested.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

RSU 73 food service director arrested, charged with driving drunk

by Donna M. Perry May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

A Franklin County sheriff’s deputy who conducted a traffic stop said a Freeman Township driver showed signs of intoxication.

Maine, News

Police nab Dresden couple after 80 mph chase and Walmart theft

by Darcie Moore The Times Record May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

BRUNSWICK — Two people who allegedly made away with a cart full of Walmart merchandise were arrested after police say they led a sheriff’s deputy on a chase reaching speeds of 80 miles per hour. Brunswick Police Cmdr. Mark Waltz said police got a call from Walmart’s loss prevention staff at 6 p.m. Tuesday alleging […]