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South Portland police arrest suspect in attempted robbery

by Matt Byrne September 28, 2016September 28, 2016

Officers arrest Christoper Muise after members of the public identified him from security video.

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UNH, Durham officials concerned by ‘sugar daddy’ fliers

by The Associated Press September 28, 2016September 28, 2016

The fliers seek to connect attractive, cash-strapped coeds with “sophisticated (but fun!) gentlemen” who will pay students for being their “dinner companion.”

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Ellsworth man charged with operating meth lab

by Staff Report September 27, 2016

Scott Bagley, who was arrested Monday, allegedly was manufacturing the drug in woods near the hotel he was staying in.

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Portland woman pleads guilty to stealing blank prescriptions to get oxycodone

by Matt Byrne September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Shannon Bragdon passed fraudulent prescription orders at at least nine pharmacies in southern Maine, says the U.S. attorney.

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Connecticut man charged with heroin trafficking in Maine

by Staff Report September 27, 2016

Police say Ronald Golden brought an estimated 750 bags of heroin into the state for sale in Hancock and Penobscot counties.

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Mourners in two states set services for slain Fairfield woman

by Amy Calder September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

A family funeral will be held in South Carolina, while friends plan to gather at a memorial Sunday in Fairfield.

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One of 2 boys denies charges linked to chase in front-end loader

by Matt Byrne September 27, 2016September 28, 2016

The boys allegedly stole the equipment in Gardiner on Sept. 12 and led police on a chase that ended on the Maine Turnpike.

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Driver found not guilty in fatal hayride crash in Mechanic Falls

by Charles Eichacker September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

A jury clears David Brown of reckless conduct after he testifies that he was unaware of any brake problem in the Jeep pulling the wagon before the 2014 accident that killed an Oakland teenager.