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Waterville car-chase suspect faces tough Maine justice once returned from Conn.
A Waterville man arrested Friday aboard a train in Connecticut after leading police on a chase last week through three central Maine communities faces prison time.
Leeds teen injured in spectacular Wayne rollover accident Sunday
The 17-year-old girl was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with what were believed to be non life-threatening injuries, said Sgt.
Augusta woman arrested in Farmingdale Circle K robbery
A 56-year-old former West Gardiner woman was arrested Tuesday at her Riverside Drive apartment and charged with armed robbery of a gas station/convenience store in January.
Waterville man accused of arson after garage fire
A Waterville man is facing an arson charge after fireworks he was setting off set fire to a garage across the street from his home, police said.
Kennebec County 2014 budget has residents paying about $86,000 in additional property taxes
Kennebec County residents will pay less than an additional $100,000 in property taxes to support county operations under a budget being proposed by commissioners.
Augusta city council votes to hire consultant for natural gas decision
City councilors voted unanimously to spend up to $40,000 to hire a consultant to help pick which of two natural gas proposals would benefit both the city and the most residents.
Windsor man charged in death of 81-year-old pedestrian seeks supression of evidence
A Windsor man accused of manslaughter in the death of an 81-year-old pedestrian sought Thursday to suppress evidence of various pills found in his Jeep as well as statements he had made to police about his drug use the day of the fatal crash.
Kennebec DA lpondering charges after 4-year-old brings loaded handgun to preschool
Following a report that a 4-year-old child brought a loaded handgun to a local preschool last month, the Kennebec County District Attorney's Office has asked for more information to determine whether to bring charges.
Waterville man charged with arson in fireworks incident
A South End resident faces arson charges for allegedly burning the outer wall of a garage Sunday while setting off fireworks.
Waterville woman accused of assaulting boyfriend
Samantha Perry, 20, assaulted the man at his Waterville residence on Monday night, according to Waterville Deputy Chief Charles Rumsey.
Somerset County jail ordered to keep housing other counties' inmates, but without outside money
Somerset County's jail will have to keep housing inmates from other counties but will not get any outside money to pay the bill, the state Board of Corrections ruled Tuesday.
Budget passage may keep tax rate flat in Winslow
If the Town Council approves the proposed budget Wednesday, the property tax rate in Winslow will remain flat for the fourth straight year.
Albion man charged in barroom beer bottle assault
An Albion man is being charged in connection with a February assault at a Belfast pub that police say involved a beer bottle and left one man with severe facial injuries.
County jails face $700,000 shortfall in state funding; meeting with corrections board Tuesday
The board plans to meet Tuesday with county officials to divide $1.5 million in state dollars among the jails in order to fund their fourth-quarter payments partially.
Damariscotta Hardware Considers New Store
By J.W. Oliver The family that owns Damariscotta Hardware plans to open a store in the town of Randolph next year pending the outcome of a feasibility study.
Victims reclaim items allegedly stolen by North Pond Hermit
About 40 camp owners from the Little North Pond area discussed how the North Pond Hermit affected their lives for the past 27 years during a meeting with the district attorney on Saturday.
13-year-old China boy arrested after alleged theft, chase and altercation Saturday
A 13-year-old China boy was arrested early Saturday on multiple charges - includng driving without a license and eluding an officer - after two encounters with a sheriff's deputy within a short time.
13-year-old boy arrested following high-speed chase
Police say a 13-year-old boy is facing several charges following a high-speed chase in the Augusta area early Saturday morning.
Kennebec to appeal court's recent retirement ruling
Kennebec County will appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to try to overturn a decision granting back-dated retirement benefits to two employees and one retiree.
Equine veterinarian opens Waldoboro practice
Dr. Caitlin Daly, an equine veterinarian, has opened Mid Coast Equine, a ambulatory veterinary service specializing in preventative equine healthcare, education and emergency services.