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Ellsworth student charged with threatening high school

by Associated Press February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

The threat was noticed on an online gaming site, police say.

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Bail reduced for Gardiner teacher accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old

by Betty Adams February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

John M. Glowa Jr., 43, of Mount Vernon was expected to be released on bail sometime Thursday.

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Authorities warn of telephone scam by police impersonator

by Staff Report February 22, 2018February 23, 2018

The caller identifies himself as a police captain and tells people they must pay a fine for missing jury duty or they will be arrested.

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Augusta convenience store robber imprisoned for four years

by Betty Adams February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

Anthony Manganella, of Windsor, pleaded guilty to the Thanksgiving Day 2017 holdup at Augusta Kwik Mart, saying he wasn’t in his ‘right mind.’

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Gardiner teacher charged in sexual assault gets lower bail amid fear of retaliation

by Betty Adams February 22, 2018February 24, 2018

John Glowa Jr., of Mount Vernon, was expected to be released from jail later Thursday on $15,000 cash or $30,000 worth of property even as the prosecutor expressed concern about his access to guns.

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Guilty verdict reached in 38-year-old murder of teenage girl in Maine mill town

by Matt Byrne February 22, 2018May 2, 2018

A judge convicts longtime suspect Philip Scott Fournier in the slaying of Joyce McLain, bringing long-awaited relief to her family, but the defendant is considering an appeal.

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Yarmouth police arrest 4 juveniles after rash of smashed mailboxes

by Gillian Graham February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

The same juveniles are suspected of doing similar damage in other towns, police say.

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Draft policy for Portland police body cameras raises privacy concerns

by Randy Billings February 21, 2018February 22, 2018

Some attending a meeting where the policy was rolled out say they want more detail on how the cameras will be used in schools and hospitals and during legal public assemblies.