Robert Bodge, chairperson of Richmond’s Selectboard, was arrested Wednesday after police charged him with operating a vehicle under the influence and failing to stop for law enforcement.
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Fire that destroyed portable outhouse in Richmond intentionally set
A portable toilet at the Richmond Utilities District construction site burned to the ground, fire officials said.
Warrants lead to drug bust in Augusta
Four men were arrested after a search Tuesday of a Water Street apartment building.
Former Waldo County school director arrested on assault charges involving 13-year-old girl
Kevin Michaud, 58, of China was arrested on one count of simple assault, Class D, and summonsed on a charge of unlawful sexual touching, authorities said.
Suspected killer in 1987 Waterville area cold case held without bail after pleading not guilty
Gerald Goodale, who was indicted in May in the 1987 murder of Janet Brochu of Winslow, remains in prison without bail as he serves a 75-year sentence for murdering Geraldine Finn of Skowhegan in 1988.
Winslow police: 17-year-old leads high-speed chase in central Maine
Sidney youth rams Winslow police cruiser and later hits another car.
Augusta man, 3 New Yorkers charged with drug trafficking
City, county and state law enforcement officers execute search warrant Tuesday afternoon on Boothby Street in Augusta.
Head-on crash closes Falmouth spur of Maine Turnpike
The driver of a stolen pickup truck led state troopers on a high-speed chase before driving into opposite highway lanes and hitting a passenger vehicle, injuring three occupants, police say.
Augusta man charged with arson after allegedly setting off fireworks inside apartment
Gerald Stackpole, 44, was arrested Thursday after a Jefferson Street apartment caught fire as a result of his alleged use of fireworks, police say.
Indictments made on drug, assault charges in Kennebec County
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments last week.