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Police investigating vehicle arsons, thefts in Portsmouth

by The Associated Press January 30, 2016January 30, 2016

Two motor vehicles were burned and several others were broken into in the early morning hours of Saturday.

A house in Vassalboro was being used as a base for heroin and crack sales, police say.

David Smith, 47, of Deer Isle is also charged with aggravated criminal mischief in connection with the blaze.

by The Associated Press January 29, 2016January 29, 2016

Prosecutors said Dustin Brown caused a fatal brain injury to his son.

Zina Fritze, who struggled with addiction, was charged with murder.

by The Associated Press January 29, 2016January 29, 2016

Andy Quinn Goodall faces 15 to 30 years in prison when he’s sentenced.

by Staff Reports January 29, 2016January 29, 2016

Two men were arrested and about 20 people were evacuated from a multi-unit apartment building on Lisbon Street, police say.

by From staff reports January 29, 2016January 29, 2016

The store at 449 Forest Ave. was robbed of cash Thursday evening by a man who wielded a knife.

His lawyer tells the judge that John Cecil Slater, a Vietnam veteran, may have subconsciously needed the limits of life in an institution.

by staff report January 29, 2016January 29, 2016

The state drug agency and Bangor police jointly investigate a group responsible for distributing the drug in Greater Bangor.