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Watch: Police arrest suspect in pursuit, shooting incident on Route 117 in Paris

by Steve Collins and Joe Charpentier May 6, 2024May 7, 2024

A witness describes a chaotic scene when a man in a hospital gown crashed a police car, shot at officers, took off in another police vehicle before crashing again and finally being apprehended by police.

Androscoggin County, News

Police investigate apparent murder-suicide at Minot home

by Sun Journal staff report April 11, 2024April 12, 2024

Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home for a welfare check at about 6 a.m., police said.

Androscoggin County, Maine Crime, News

Casco man faces charges from snowstorm police chase

by Christopher Williams April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Police say Nathan Locke was arrested after driving erratically and leading police on a chase through two Androscoggin County towns.

Androscoggin County, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Leeds man charged with murder in connection with Windham man’s disappearance

by Emily Allen March 30, 2024April 1, 2024

Police have been searching for nearly a year for Alex Jackson, 34, who was reported missing on May 12.

Local & State, Maine Crime

State trooper’s ankle broken, another is bitten during arrest in Limerick

by John Terhune March 18, 2024March 19, 2024

State police charge a man and his girlfriend after two troopers are injured while responding to a domestic violence report on Saturday.

Local & State

At least 2 people, dog rescued after breaking through ice in Fairfield

by Amy Calder March 13, 2024March 14, 2024

The rescue took place on a small pond off Middle Road in Fairfield around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday where a dog is believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries.