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Remembering Somerset County Cpl. Cole on 6th anniversary of death
Thursday marks 6 years since a Maine corporal was killed in the line of duty. On April 25, 2018, Somerset County Sheriff's Corporal Eugene Cole was shot and killed in Norridgewock. His killer is serving a life sentence. April 25 is now known as "Corporal Eugene Cole Day" in Norridgewock.
Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day
Maine (WABI) - Saturday, April 26 is National Drug Take Back Day. You can turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal. Several law enforcement agencies are taking part, including Hampden Public Safety and the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County. You can drop off unused prescription drugs at their...
Dog shot, buried by owner, prompting hours-long standoff in central Maine
NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine — The Somerset County Sheriff's Office says a man is being held in county jail on several charges after an hours-long standoff in Norridgewock on Monday. Witnesses reportedly called law enforcement to Red Barn Road just before 9 a.m. for an armed man "screaming and hollering" outside his home. The man, later determined to be 32-year-old Nicholas Eckert, was also allegedly threatening anyone who called the police.
Startup starter kit: Central Maine business-pitch contest calendar fills up
Five central Maine organizations are banding together to support local entrepreneurs and encourage innovation through a series of business-pitch contests this spring. The groups — Dirigo Labs, Main Street Skowhegan, Colby College, Thomas College and Kennebec Valley Community College — are touting the events as a platform for founders to showcase their ideas and receive valuable feedback and funding.
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