The officer pulled over a man in connection with a shoplifting incident at Walmart in Waterville, and seven officers fired on the suspect in the ensuing shootout, Maine State Police say.
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Two indicted, one sentenced in burglaries, thefts in Somerset and other counties
A monthslong investigation by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies has landed one person in prison. Two others have been indicted, and the investigation is expected to result in charges against more people, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster. Money, drugs, firearms, tools, a gun safe, checks and other items were recovered […]
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Police: 3 arrested after early morning drug raid at Fairfield home
The arrests and drug seizures came after the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office executed a drug search warrant at 4:40 a.m. at a residence on Martin Stream Road.
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Boy, 10, rescued after cliff mishap at Moxie Falls
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office described the rescue Monday on its Facebook page.
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Solon kennel business confirmed as property where 100 animals were seized by state officials
Donna Noyes, founder and owner of R-N-D Kennels, describes herself as a lifelong animal lover and has not responded to requests for comment on the action by state animal welfare agents.
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Officials now estimate 100 animals were seized from undisclosed Solon property
Jim Britt, director of communications for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, has declined to release any details on the case pending its investigation.
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Belgrade man captures video of rare sight: Sparring lynx growling at each other
The two lynx were on the side of Route 6 between Rockwood and Jackman in Somerset County when Daniel Wadleigh stopped for photos and video.