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Penobscot County officials investigate stabbing at Mattawamkeag home

by Drew Johnson March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

The victim was taken to a hospital in Lincoln, the sheriff’s office said. Their condition was unclear Thursday evening.

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Norridgewock man charged with murder of girlfriend’s son raises self-defense issues

by Jake Freudberg March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Daniel Markey also filed a civil lawsuit this week, seeking to recoup medical costs from his then-girlfriend — the mother of the man he is accused of killing and a key witness for prosecutors.

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6 arrested in Norridgewock drug bust, sheriff says

by Jake Freudberg March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Two of those arrested, who police said attempted to escape through a hole in the home’s floor, are also being detained for allegedly being in the United States illegally.

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Wiscasset man accused of setting bed on fire charged with attempted murder

by Drew Johnson March 9, 2026March 11, 2026

Following a disagreement, Terry Couture, 41, set fire to a bed he and his girlfriend were in, police say.

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Vassalboro bust: Man caught with 4 pounds of cocaine by state police

by Ethan Horton February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Edwin Lawrence, 24, was arrested Wednesday evening after a brief chase.

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Eliot Cutler denies violating probation after missing court-ordered treatment because he’s in jail

by Drew Johnson February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The Hancock County district attorney asked a judge Wednesday to revoke the disgraced former gubernatorial candidate’s probation, but no decision has been made, and Cutler will remain in custody for now.