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Teens arrested for drug trafficking after Portland traffic stop
PORTLAND (WGME) -- An 18-year-old from Yarmouth has once again been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Portland on Monday. A 16-year-old boy has also been arrested. Police say they pulled over a vehicle just after midnight for making an illegal turn. According to police, a person...
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...
Cumberland man killed, two minors injured in head-on crash in Gray
GRAY, Maine — A 50-year-old man from Cumberland was killed and two minors were injured in a two-vehicle crash that happened late Saturday night in Gray. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said in a news release sheriff's deputies and Gray Fire/EMS responded to multiple reports of a head-on crash in the area of Portland Road and Sugar Maple Road in Gray just before 11:30 p.m.
Sabattus home destroyed in fire, dog rescued
SABATTUS (WGME) - A home in Sabattus was destroyed by a fire on Friday evening. The Sabattus Fire Department say flames were visible on the first floor when crews arrived at the home at 9 Conway Street. No one was injured in the fire and crews were able to rescue...
Auburn honors fallen officer with square dedication 75 years after tragic incident
AUBURN (WGME) - A fallen Auburn police officer was honored by his community on Sunday. The city held a dedication for the officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. On July 7th, 1949, a deadly crash took place right at the corner of Court and Main...
Island Law: Click it or ticket
I am Deputy George Bradbury. I work for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. I am a resident of Harpswell. I live and work among you. It’s “click it or ticket” month. From Maine’s traffic laws, Title 29-A, the fine for a seat belt violation is $85. This fine is the same for an operator or adult passenger not wearing a seat belt, or for a child 2 years old or older who is not properly secured.
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