An incoming prisoner carrying fentanyl spilled some and it became airborne, sending several Cumberland County Jail officers to the hospital for possible exposure.
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New York City police to lead funeral procession of Cpl. Eugene Cole to Bangor
After a viewing day Sunday at the Skowhegan Armory, a 40-car escort will take Cole’s remains to the Cross Insurance Center on Monday, where thousands from across the country will converge.
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New murder trial ordered for Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel
Skakel was convicted of murder in 2002 in the bludgeoning death of neighbor Martha Moxley in 1975, when they were teenagers.
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State police sergeant wounds man in armed confrontation in Aroostook County
The 20-year veteran is on administrative leave after shooting a Smyrna man whom police sought to arrest Friday at a store in Oakfield.
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Wild car chase damages 4 cruisers, ends in Gardiner with suspect jumping in river
Daniel Lewis, 25, continued his escape on foot after the car chase, briefly going into the Kennebec River before he was arrested, police said.
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South China man faces drug, speeding charges
Derek Farnsworth was arrested after a deputy allegedly clocked his car going 79 mph in a 55 mph zone.
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Waterville man charged after posting videos of his involvement in high-speed chase through city
Videos on Facebook show Peter Speropolous chasing a motorcyclist through Waterville’s streets and threatening him.
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Mainer who was key to rise of eel fishery to be sentenced for poaching
William Sheldon pleaded guilty to trafficking in baby eels that were poached.
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Girlfriend of suspect in deputy’s slaying indicted on drug charges
Kristina A. Pomerleau faces up to 5 years in prison on each of the 2 counts against her.
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Colby College rescinds honorary degree for Bill Cosby in wake of assault conviction
The Waterville college’s board of trustees voted unanimously to rescind the degree given to Cosby in 1992.