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Published
May 31, 2022

Two people taken to hospital following Vassalboro crash

The wreck occurred Thursday morning on Riverside Drive when an SUV approaching Riverside failed to yield to a car, colliding with it.
Published
April 16, 2022

One person killed, another severely injured in China rollover, police say

After a vehicle rollover in China early Saturday morning, a man has died from his injuries and another remains in the hospital, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.
Published
April 11, 2022

Bail set at $1 million for Fairfield man charged with attempted murder in Waterville

Maurice Watkins-Cundiff, 29, appeared before a judge Monday in Augusta, during which prosecutors say he fired at least a dozen shots during a domestic dispute.
Published
March 18, 2022

Man arrested in Gardiner after high-speed chase leads to 2 foot chases

Jason Hewett allegedly fled from police by car, then on foot, across the Gardiner area Thursday night.
Published
November 16, 2021

Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say

Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.
Published
September 14, 2021

Woman hired to clean Belgrade house decides to move in instead, homeowner says

Edmund King said the woman he hired claimed she was a cleaner, "then she comes and cleans you out." He's upset that the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office hasn't filed charges in the matter.
Published
April 3, 2021

Central Maine law enforcement agencies return to ‘normal’ patrols, leading to uptick in arrests

Local departments and sheriff's offices say they are still operating with pandemic protocols, but more officers are out in the field actively patrolling.
Published
March 3, 2021

Oakland woman impaled by tree branch in ‘fair’ condition

David and Theresa Roy were traveling on Pond Road in Sidney Tuesday when a tree fell on their vehicle in high winds and a branch came through the car and impaled Theresa Roy, who is 79.