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Deputy sheriff in Maine faces domestic violence charge involving gun, authorities say
POLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A Maine man who works as a deputy in the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office was arrested on a domestic violence charge after he fired a gun into the ground, according to authorities. Brian Smith, 36, of Poland, faces charges of domestic violence reckless conduct with...
Maine deputy charged with domestic violence after allegedly firing shot into ground
POLAND (WGME) -- A Cumberland County deputy is facing domestic violence charges after firing a shot into the ground in Poland. The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office says Brian Smith fired a gun into the ground in Poland on Sunday. The sheriff's office responded to the scene and said he was...
Lewiston agency adds to membership, names new officers
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, has announced the election of a new member to its board of directors, as well as a new slate of officers. Holly Zielinski of Poland replaces Robert Kirchherr of Norway as chair of the...
Norway Savings Bank makes several donations in Oxford, Androscoggin counties
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank made several donations in Oxford and Androscoggin counties between mid-June and mid-July. In Oxford County, the bank contributed an additional $2,500 to Gehring House Redevelopment in Bethel. It donated $2,024 to South Paris-area nonprofits in honor of the branch’s 40th anniversary week, $1,000 to Norway Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program and $1,000 to the Denmark Arts Center.
Androscoggin County arrests: June 28-July 4, 2024
• Raynold Labree, 40, of 12 Adolf Drive, Sabattus, on a warrant charging failure to appear in court, at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, June 27, on Lisbon Street and Gayton Road. • Tamara Hurd, 38, of 60 Washington Road, Auburn, on charges of violating conditions of release, four counts of unlawful possession and falsifying physical evidence, at 1:40 a.m. Friday, June 28, at 149 College St.
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