After the state’s switch to the Spillman computer-aided dispatch program, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office and the Gardiner Police Department face the decision of buying it or seeking dispatch service elsewhere.
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Two Newport men sentenced for conspiracy to distribute heroin in central Maine
Kennebec County law enforcement agencies helped investigate the case, according to the U.S. Attorney.
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That’ll do pig: Augusta police take traffic-dodging, 50-pound swine back home
After a being detained on Route 3 Saturday night, the porky fugitive was taken home Sunday
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Central Maine communities try to combat recycling misuse
Steps local communities are taking to keep nonrecyclable items out of collection bins are in response to dramatic changes in the international market for recyclable materials.
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Augusta police seek owner of piglet found dodging Route 3 traffic
A good Samaritan caught and detained the piglet until police arrived, but no one in the neighborhood claimed the little pink rascal.
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Dead inmate at Kennebec County jail identified as Skowhegan man
The sheriff’s office says the cause of death of Moises Pujols, 34, remains under investigation pending autopsy results.
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Inmate found dead at Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office says a 34-year old, who was not identified, was found unresponsive early Tuesday morning.
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Domestic violence is still at root of about half of Maine homicides, report shows
The Maine Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel released the report at a news conference Tuesday in Augusta.
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Witness told police alleged Subway robber claimed to have gun, knife
Christopher Ellis Williams, 27, of Augusta, is held in lieu of $100,000 cash bail after being charged in connection with two robberies in two days.
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Judge denies new trial, acquittal in Manchester double murder
David Marble Jr. will be sentenced at a later date.