Sheriff says COVID-19 infected inmates filling up holding cells at Androscoggin County Jail.
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Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 13, 2021
• Macy J. Blaisdell, 41, of 180 Flat Road, Bethel, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:33 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in Bethel, by Maine State Police. • Brittany A. Manzo, 34, of 20 Market St., South Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 11:14 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, […]
Police arrest suspect in fatal Biddeford shooting
Police have identified the victim as Douglas Michaud of Biddeford, the owner of the multi-unit property where the shooting occurred. Randal J. Hennessy of Biddeford was arrested in New Hampshire.
Lewiston police investigate weekend shooting
A gunshot was heard and a bleeding man was seen running down Lisbon Street.
Buxton man faces federal charge of tweeting threat against Jewish people
Brian Dennison, 24, threatened to kill Jewish people with a firearm, triggering an FBI investigation, according to court documents.
In rare ruling, Maine supreme court overturns Limington man’s murder conviction
Bruce Akers was found guilty in January 2020 of murdering his neighbor, Douglas Flint. His case now will be sent back for a new trial.
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.
Three juveniles arrested in fatal weekend Lewiston fire
The youths, who are in their early teens, were taken to a detention facility.
Livermore Falls man pleads guilty to driving ATV drunk in Farmington where woman hurt
A charge of intentional failure to report an ATV accident personal injury or death was dismissed in plea agreement.
Auburn man’s murder trial expected to begin this week
Trial of Gage Dalphonse, charged in the 2019 shooting of Jean Fournier of Turner at the Auburn Walmart parking lot, has been moved from Auburn to Augusta.