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Escape from jail work detail in Augusta brings nine-month sentence

by Betty Adams February 8, 2017February 10, 2017

Nicole Dyment had been participating in a specialty jail program when she ran off last spring.

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Augusta man arrested after heroin found in residence

by STAFF REPORT February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

Detectives seized 81 grams of heroin and nearly $8,000 in cash during a probation check Tuesday morning.

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Man arrested after armed robbery at South Portland hotel

by Dennis Hoey February 7, 2017February 7, 2017

Two guests at the Best Western told police that Michael Parker, 40, displayed a knife, assaulted one of them, took their personal property and smashed their cellphones before fleeing.

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Man convicted of burning down Vassalboro topless coffee shop is denied new trial

by Betty Adams February 7, 2017

Raymond Bellavance Jr. is serving his sentence at the Maine State Prison, and the earliest he’ll be released in 2034.

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Waldo County woman indicted on manslaughter charge in infant’s death

by STEPHEN BETTS The Courier-Gazette February 7, 2017February 7, 2017

Jaxson Hopkins, who was 2 months old, died as a result of blunt force head injuries, rib fractures, and bleeding on the surface of the brain.

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Man gets 15 years in prison for beating Augusta resident with frying pan

by Betty Adams February 7, 2017

Kristopher Russ attacked a man after breaking into his home to steal money and items to sell to support his heroin habit.

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Waldoboro man killed after shooting officer had filed for divorce

by stephen betts courier gazette February 7, 2017February 7, 2017

Jon Michael Alspaugh had filed for divorce two days before firing at a Waldoboro police officer who went to the house on a report of a domestic disturbance.