Cash has been taken from multiple stands selling campfire wood in Casco, Standish and Naples this summer, police say.
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Masked man carrying hatchet bangs on door of Windham home
He fled into a wooded area after the homeowner’s German shepherd lunged at the door, police say.
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Portland man is behind most of the recent burglaries downtown, police say
Tim Toun was arrested Wednesday after an attempted break-in at the Maine Historical Society and now faces charges in 8 other burglaries since July 28.
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Six charged with stealing over $100,000 from Wilton service station
When customers at Gould’s Service Station bought propane gas with cash, some employees or former employees would keep the cash, swipe fraudulent rewards cards to get points, which they redeemed for cash, police say.
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Winthrop library installs security cameras following increase in vandalism
Vandalism has also been reported on school grounds, Norcross Point and recreation areas, but police chief calls the cases ‘normal nuisance criminal mischief.’
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Masked gunman holds up pizza shop in Pittsfield
Police are seeking information on the suspect in the robbery who was described as 5 foot 10 inches to 6 feet tall.
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Manhunt for Litchfield man accused of kidnapping ends with Wednesday morning arrest
State Police say Joshua Tilley, 36, was arrested early Wednesday morning near his residence in Litchfield after he fled from police Tuesday night.
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York County sex offense conviction thrown out over prosecutor misconduct
A prosecutor’s statements biased the jury against a man charged with unlawful sexual touching, the Maine supreme court ruled Tuesday.
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String of business break-ins goes on, but Portland police say some still aren’t locking up
Two more burglaries, reported early Tuesday, prompt police to step up patrols of businesses. One of the 14 victims says, ‘It’s not your typical smash and grab.’
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Manhunt for Litchfield man ends Wednesday morning with arrest
State Police say Joshua Tilley, 36, was arrested early Wednesday morning near his residence in Litchfield after he fled from police Tuesday night.