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Residents in Somerset County get scam calls

by Amy Calder August 18, 2018August 18, 2018

The automated recordings said they had delinquent bills that must be paid within 24 hours or they would be arrested, police say.

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Westbrook police look for help with hit-and-run crash

by Beth Quimby August 18, 2018August 18, 2018

A GMC truck or SUV fled the scene after hitting a minivan head-on Friday night, police say.

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Bicyclist injured in Saco hit-and-run

by Beth Quimby August 18, 2018August 18, 2018

Police say a red pickup truck was involved in the incident.

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Father of Bangor man who drowned while fleeing police sues department, 4 officers

by Eric Russell August 17, 2018August 18, 2018

Gary Manuel files a wrongful death lawsuit in U.S. District Court after the March death of his 22-year-old son, Peter Manuel.

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Bowdoinham man who allegedly threatened to ‘shoot up’ college paid $60 to be released from jail

by DARCIE MOORE Times Record August 17, 2018August 17, 2018

Darren Lilly, 23, was arrested and charged with terrorizing after police found numerous weapons, including a sawed-off shotgun and a gun in a violin case, at his home.

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Skowhegan mother charged with misusing 911, violating release

by Doug Harlow August 17, 2018August 17, 2018

Stephanie Freeman, 29, has been arrested or summoned 16 times in the last two years, including charges related to being discovered intoxicated with a 2-year-old child.

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Maine’s high court rules against district attorney candidate

by Staff and News Services August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

Republican Seth Carey had filed a wide-ranging defamation complaint after disciplinary proceedings against him resulted in a 2-year suspension of his law license.