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1,854 marijuana plants seized from another illegal grow operation in rural Maine
MADISON, Maine — Another illegal marijuana growing operation in rural Maine was busted Tuesday, authorities said. A team of law enforcement officers raided a residence in Madison on Horsetail Hill Road and said they seized 1,854 marijuana plants and 10 pounds of processed marijuana. "No individuals were located at...
Maine man sentenced for robbing bank and convenience store
SKOWHEGAN (WGME) -- A Maine man will spend six years behind bars as part of a plea deal for robbing a Waterville bank and a Fairfield convenience store. According to the Morning Sentinel, 24-year-old Isaac Howard Sterling will serve time for robbery, which will be followed by three years of probation.
Western Maine ravaged by flash flooding one year ago today
RUMFORD, Maine — May 1 marks one year since intense flash flooding caused destruction in parts of western Maine. Cities and towns were underwater. People had to be rescued by boat. It was the first of several flash-flooding events to hit in the weeks and months that followed. So...
Windjammers Boy Tennis Team remains undefeated following closely contested match with Skowhegan
Camden Hills Regional High School and Skowhegan High School squared off on the tennis court April 29, with the CH Boys Tennis Team prevailing 3 to 2. Camden remains undefeated at 3-0. Individual results with Camden Hills’ players listed first were:. First singles: Will Meyer defeated Drake Turcotte 6-1,...
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...
Rumford K-9 finds drugs, firearm during traffic stop
RUMFORD (WGME) -- A Rumford police K-9 named "Niko" found a gun and methamphetamine during a traffic stop Wednesday. Early Wednesday evening, Rumford police say they saw a suspicious vehicle with expired, New Hampshire-registered license plates. Police say they stopped the motorist to cite them for their expired plates and...
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