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Waterville police seize drugs, make arrests in two separate busts over weekend

by Amy Calder March 4, 2019March 5, 2019

Police arrested four people at a local hotel Friday and Saturday, seizing fentanyl and crack and handing two 17-year-old girls from out-of-state over to DHHS to be sent home to their parents.

Maine, News

Maine’s attorney general has earned bipartisan credibility

by Megan Gray March 3, 2019March 4, 2019

Democrat Aaron Frey won’t likely clash with the chief executive as his predecessor did. Still, significant challenges await.

Lewiston-Auburn

Three netted in Lewiston drug bust

by Christopher Williams March 1, 2019March 1, 2019

Authorities seized heroin and crack cocaine in Lewiston building drug bust on Friday.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Carthage man accused of sexually molesting 2 teenage girls

by Donna M. Perry March 1, 2019March 1, 2019

Warren D. Strout, 54, was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of unlawful sexual contact and violation of condition of release.

Lewiston-Auburn

Elderly couple scammed; police retrieve money

February 28, 2019March 1, 2019

The Grandparents Scam has been around for many years, according to the American Association of Retired Persons.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, The Franklin Journal

Livermore Falls man nabbed after scuffle with Jay police

by Donna M. Perry February 28, 2019March 1, 2019

Livermore Falls man faces charges of heroin possession and assault.

Maine, News

Witness says John Williams was in withdrawal when he confessed to killing deputy

by Megan Gray February 28, 2019March 1, 2019

Williams, who is charged with murder in the slaying of Somerset County Cpl. Eugene Cole last April, is seeking to suppress statements he made to police after he was arrested.