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A death investigation in Cushing reveals conflicting information as second suspect appears in court

by Morgan Womack July 18, 2024July 19, 2024

Jason Hewett, 39, of Farmingdale, is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Kyle MacDougall, 45, of Waldoboro.

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South Portland teen found not guilty of school shooting plot

by Morgan Womack July 17, 2024July 22, 2024

Cumberland County Judge Peter Darvin said the 17-year-old did commit arson.

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Police arrest second suspect in Cushing death after 4-hour standoff

by Morgan Womack and Emily Allen July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Maine State Police say Jason Hewett, who has been tied to a death in Cushing, was arrested Tuesday. Court documents for another suspect indicate the victim was Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro.

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North Berwick man pleads guilty to defrauding pandemic relief fund of $200,000

by Hannah LaClaire July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Frederick Avery received over $200,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program for a business he no longer owned.

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State police respond to shooting at restaurant in Cornish

by Morgan Womack July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

One person was injured and another was arrested, Maine State Police said.

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‘This was their base’: Police say gang responsible for dozens of violent crimes in 7 states had apartment in Gardiner

by Keith Edwards July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Federal authorities in Pennsylvania, in announcing indictments against the “Fentanyl Robbery Gang,” say the group used dating sites to connect with victims, then would drug and rob them.

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Ralph’s Café in Brooks targeted with bomb threat after owner jokes about Trump shooting

by Dylan Tusinski July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

The threat came days after the cafe’s owner, Frank Champa, received backlash from right-wing influencers for an inflammatory social media post regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. State Police say the threat was a hoax.