The collision occurred Sunday afternoon in the southbound lanes in Biddeford, a state trooper says.
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Mainer robbed at gunpoint in Hartland after responding to social media ad, police say
Police say suspects stole cash and fled on foot after an assault and robbery on Brown Road in Hartland.
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Butch Weed’s family still waiting for closure 15 years after his killing
WILTON — Elaine Weed, the mother of Raymond “Butch” Weed, who was shot to death 15 years ago at his home, died in April without knowing who killed her son and without justice being served. “It is incredibly hard for any parent to pass without the answers,” “Butchy” Weed’s sister, Rachel Weed Skidgell of Carthage said. […]
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Police arrest alleged Norridgewock drug dealer visited by suspect in slaying of Cpl. Cole
The Norridgewock home of Richard Austin, who was arrested Thursday, is where police found Cole’s marked police truck after he was shot fatally April 25.
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Two charged with drug trafficking following search of Augusta home
A New York man climbed out a window during the bust and was allegedly spotted by police ditching drugs, police said.
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Wilton man accused of lighting receipt on fire in Dollar General entryway
WILTON — A local man is accused of lighting a receipt for chips and Chapstick on fire and throwing it onto the floor in the entryway at Dollar General on Route 2 on Thursday. A customer stomped out the fire and alerted the clerk, according to an affidavit filed by state fire investigator Jeremy Damren with […]
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Paul LePage wrongly claims ’97 percent’ of drug dealers in Maine are minorities
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s departing Republican governor is doubling down on his discredited claim that out-of-state black and Hispanic drug dealers are responsible for an overwhelming percentage of drug trafficking in the state. Gov. Paul LePage repeated his claim Thursday afternoon on Maine Public. A caller to the show criticized the governor for blaming out-of-state […]
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Police nab burglary suspect after a chase in Gray that locked down schools
GRAY — At least two schools were locked down Thursday afternoon as police searched for a burglary suspect who reportedly fled on foot after a vehicle stop. As police searched for the suspect shortly after noon, Gray-New Gloucester High and Middle schools, both on Libby Hill Road, were ordered locked down as a precaution, police […]
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Maine-registered vehicle towed from scene of fatal shooting in New Hampshire
An unidentified man was shot to death Tuesday night outside Castaways Boathouse in Dover.
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Lewiston man denies car chase charges
LEWISTON — A 29-year-old man who police said led them on a car chase down Lisbon Street in September denied eight related charges Wednesday. James Hill of 1190 Lisbon St. appeared with his attorney in 8th District Court where he pleaded not guilty to eight charges stemming from the incident, including eluding an officer, a […]