Jamie Betances was convicted of drug trafficking in Somerset County.
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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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Kennebec County courts Oct. 4-10, 2018
A roundup of cases closed Oct. 4-10, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
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Skowhegan police: Lock your doors, windows following recent burglaries
Thirteen homes, businesses and vehicles have been broken into since last Friday, prompting the advisory.
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Windshield smashed, fire set in car outside of Litchfield Country Store
Litchfield fire chief said the source of the fire in a woman’s SUV ‘looked like paper.’
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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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Scott Bubar cleared of aggravated attempted murder of deputy
Judge returns not guilty verdict on both charges from May 2017 shooting that left Roger Bubar, 65, dead.
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Oakland man charged with arson in outdoor mattress fire
According to an investigator, mailboxes had burned materials in them as well.
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Male 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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Report: Domestic violence continues to cause about half of Maine homicides
The Maine Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel released the report at a news conference Tuesday in Augusta.