MSAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said the student referenced a gun in a backpack but no gun was found on school grounds.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Russian man sentenced in ‘sham’ marriage to Naples teenager
The 34-year-old man, who came to Maine as a student, paid 18-year-old woman to marry him so he could stay in the United States.
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Augusta man who was shot last month by guard pleads not guilty to assault on federal official
Derik Broox Wight, 41, is being held by federal officials for allegedly attacking a security officer April 20 at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Mechanic Falls man arrested after Wednesday night stabbing
The victim was treated at the scene and taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was expected to be released from the hospital Thursday.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Peru man accused of giving drugs and alcohol to teenage girl
Franklin County deputies responded to a report of teenager being dropped off at Carthage Town Office.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime
Man stabbed during fight in Mechanic Falls
Unidentified victim, who was stabbed at least once in the chest during a fight and was taken to a hospital, according to early reports.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Lewiston police investigate reports of gunfire Wednesday night
There is no indication anyone was hit by the gunfire, but early reports were that four or five shots had been fired.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime
Vandals destroy kiosk on scenic overlook in Rangeley
The Shelton Noyes Overlook offers panoramic views of Rangeley Lake and the surrounding area.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Woodstock man charged in Oxford chase and crash
Authorities said they pursued Ethan J. Rioux-Poulios who commandeered a stolen car after he crashed a pickup truck head-on into a car, sending the driver to the hospital in critical condition.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Rumford man charged in Paris robbery
An Oxford County grand jury brought three felony charges against Brian L. Welch.