For 10 years, members of the York American Legion Post 56 met in the rented basement of a southern Maine retail plaza. They entered at the end of the mall past a video rental store and a five-and-dime joint, recalled the post’s adjutant, Pete Doe. At meetings, they’d chat about dreams for a true home: […]
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Grand jury indicts Norway man accused of stealing electronics, dog
PARIS — A grand jury has indicted a Norway man, charging that he broke into a Hebron home while the owners were away and stole electronics and the family’s golden retriever. Timothy Scott Robbins, 27, of 816 Crockett Ridge Road, faces felony burglary and theft charges. According to the indictment, on March 21 Robbins broke […]
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Four indicted on charges stemming from meth ring
PARIS — Four Oxford County residents have been indicted on multiple drug-related charges following a police sting that dismantled methamphetamine labs across the county four months ago. Scott Hart, 35, of Albany Township, Joshua Spencer, 28, of West Paris, Sarah Levesque, 38, of Gilead and Macy Blaisdell, 34, of Bethel were indicted by an Oxford County grand […]
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Report finds fewer resources available for legal aid
AUGUSTA — Just one in every five people who qualifies for legal aid in Maine is able to receive services because of inadequate funding, according to an advocacy group. The Justice Action Group, which promotes access to justice in civil matters, will hold an informational program at the State House from 9 a.m. to 2 […]
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Maine’s supreme court withdraws proposal extending 48-hour limit for court appearances
PORTLAND — Maine’s highest court says it will no longer consider a proposal asking to increase from 48 to 72 hours the maximum amount of time somebody can be held in jail before appearing before a judge. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court said Wednesday it has withdrawn the proposal from consideration and canceled a public […]