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Someone’s deliberately scattering roofing nails on a busy Maine road

by Chris Chase Coastal Journal February 16, 2018February 17, 2018

Police believe the nails, which are spray-painted black to be less visible, may be the work of a person upset with speeders.

Federal agents seized about 400 plants and 295 root balls from James Mansfield’s indoor facility in May 2016.

Janet Mills says the dramatic increase in officer-involved shootings requires ‘a broader analysis.’

by Associated Press February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

Jason Jackson’s attorney had said that Jackson was unarmed when he was shot by a Marine Patrol officer.

Police say Kevin O’Connor had a suspended driver’s licensed when he lost control of his car and crashed into a house in Harpswell.

by Staff Report February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

Police were executing a search warrant Thursday afternoon as part of an investigation into stolen property when the shooting occurred.

by Staff Report February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

Police have cited both boys for terrorizing after incidents that took place Tuesday.

Speeds reached 100 mph on U.S. Route 201 in Madison and Solon.

Noah Gaston, who is accused of killing his wife in early 2016, hired his third legal team this month.

Randy Marquis’ attorney argued that investigators entered the home without consent, so the evidence obtained should have been barred from the trial.