Scammers posing as funeral directors are targeting mourning Maine families
Scammers posing as funeral homes are targeting Maine families who have recently lost a loved one to demand payment for
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Starks man arrested on allegations of abusing minor, authorities say
Keith Merchant, 43, was arrested Thursday on charges that include gross sexual assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.Read
Read MorePolice searching for motorcyclist who struck couple outside Falmouth restaurant, ran from scene
Police are searching for a motorcyclist who they say struck a couple while they were walking in a crosswalk in
Read MoreFarmington police investigate burglaries at Front Street businesses
An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from three businesses. There was a failed attempt at a fourth business.Read More
Read MoreMainer accused of setting fire to garage
Officials say John Toolin was standing in the yard of the home where a garage had been set on fire.
Read MoreEMS billing company for Augusta Fire Rescue experiences data breach
“All individuals who were directly affected will receive a mailed notification from the company EMS Management Consultants.” Read More
Read MoreAccused shooter in Woodford Street killing moves to exclude evidence
Lawyers for Damion Butterfield, 23, argued Monday that possibly self-incriminating statements he made to police, friends and family members should
Read MoreWinter Harbor fire chief arrested on theft, forgery charges
Winter Harbor’s fire chief of the past eight years was arrested Monday after being indicted last week by a Hancock
Read MoreOxford County arrest log: Aug. 14, 2023
• Tarka L. Anderson, 38, of 197 Pride Road, Auburn, on charges of operating after license suspension, violation of condition
Read MoreFranklin County arrest log: Aug. 11-13, 2023
Arrests listed from Aug. 11 through Aug. 13.Read More
Read More1st prosecutions issued against illegal rockweed harvesters
The Maine Marine Patrol is bringing charges against four individuals in connection with alleged illegal rockweed harvesting in Washington County,
Read MoreSouth Portland woman accused of stealing half a million dollars from dentist who employed her
Theresa York, 59, is expected to plead guilty to theft charges at the end of the month after she was
Read MoreOxford County Sheriff’s Office is target of confidential probe
The agency that can revoke the certifications of police in Maine is looking into the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. What
Read MorePortland man arrested for allegedly stabbing ambulance worker
Justin Hill, 37, is charged with aggravated assault in the alleged stabbing at a convenience store in Bangor.Read More
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