Craig Crosby

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May 14, 2013

Farmingdale man, Augusta woman accused of stealing copper from Manchester barn

Brock Hamilton, 26, of Farmingdale, was arrested on charges of violating conditions of release, theft and criminal trespass, and Tonia Sirois, 30, of Augusta, was issued summonses charging her with theft and criminal trespass, related to theft of copper from a Manchester barn Tuesday.
Published
May 9, 2013

Kennebec County DA pondering charges after 4-year-old brings loaded handgun to preschool

Following a report that a 4-year-old child brought a loaded handgun to a Hallowell preschool last month, the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office has asked for more information to determine whether to bring charges.
Published
May 3, 2013

Maine State Museum focuses on artist Franklin Simmons

AUGUSTA — Franklin Simmons’ final meeting with President Abraham Lincoln was to schedule an appointment for the Maine artist to do the president’s portrait. The next day Lincoln was dead. Simmons is the focus of next week’s installment of the “Maine Voices from the Civil War” lecture series at the Maine State Museum,
Published
May 2, 2013

Deputies receive awards for bravery and service from National Sheriff’s Association

The National Sheriffs’ Association recently honored three Kennebec County deputies for their bravery and meritorious service.
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May 1, 2013

Readfield home damaged in fire Wednesday

A fire damaged a Route 41 home in Readfield Wednesday, displacing two people and their pets.
Published
April 26, 2013

Pilot remembers his own landing on I95

Roger Wolverton made an emergency landing on Interstate 95 more than 20 years ago, and today’s landing by a Warden’s Service pilot brought up memories of when his engine failed him.
Published
April 25, 2013

Police: Woman charged after hitting pair on bikes

A Sidney woman who fled after hitting two men on bicycles has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, police said.
Published
April 24, 2013

Investigator: cause of Monmouth home fire a mystery

The extensive damage caused by a fire that destroyed a mobile home on Back Street in Monmouth Monday will make it difficult for investigators to determine what led to the blaze.
Published
April 23, 2013

Newtown officers share lessons with Maine responders

Police officers from Newtown, Conn., told hundreds of rapt emergency responders gathered Tuesday at the Augusta Civic Center that the lessons from the Sandy Hook school shootings are many.
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April 22, 2013

Farmingdale dog attack victim to be hospitalized for month

A young girl badly injured when she was attacked by a Rottweiler in Farmingdale last week remains hospitalized in Boston and is expected to remain there for at least a month.