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Federal judge acquits Camden captain of manslaughter
A federal judge acquitted a Camden captain accused of manslaughter for the death more than a three years ago of a crew member who jumped overboard during a psychotic episode. U.S. District Court Judge...
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Knox County closed cases
The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from Jan. 4 through Jan. 11. Scott A. Elwell, 55, Spruce Head, probation violation on a prior OUI charge, 35 days in jail. Michael Puiia....
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Knox County nabs fugitive from New Hampshire
In cooperation with New Hampshire State Police, Knox County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a fugitive from justice in Washington Friday morning, Jan. 11. Brian Bateman, 32, of Epping, N.H., was...
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Knox County deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded from Jan. 7 through Jan. 11 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Camden Kathy J. Kangas and Kathy J. Wilson to Arthur Durity and David Durity. Juli M....
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Former Rockland finance worker has first court hearing on theft charge
A former longtime Rockland City Hall worker made her initial court appearance Monday, Jan. 14, on a charge that she stole more than $5,000 from the city. Laurie Smith appeared for the hearing in Knox...
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Camden police blotter
The Camden Police Department reported the following activity from Jan. 1 to Jan. 12: Jan. 1 Gideon Baeza, 18, of Camden, was summoned for furnishing a place for minors to consume/possess liquor, by...
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Rockport police blotter
The Rockport Police Department reported the following activity from Jan. 1 to Jan. 10: Jan. 2 Nickolas E. King, 28, of Union, leaving the scene of a property damage accident; failure to give notice by...
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Friendship couple admit to role in family fentanyl crime ring
A Friendship couple pleaded guilty Friday, Jan. 18, to taking part in a family drug operation that distributed the deadly drug fentanyl throughout the Midcoast. Joseph (Joey) Thurston, 31, and Amanda...
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Cushing man has court date for causing lockdown at Oceanside Middle School
A Cushing man is scheduled to make a court appearance next month, after police say he assaulted his son at school and later threatened to drive his truck through the front doors. Joseph R. Dinapoli,...
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A Rockland-area school staff member is on administrative leave as police investigate an allegation against the employee. Few details are being released in the matter. Regional School Unit 13...
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Camden counselor claims prosecutors defamed him
A Camden licensed professional counselor has sued the former district attorney and two current prosecutors in Knox County, claiming they defamed him. The lawsuit on behalf of Paul Kemberling was filed...
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Knox County closed cases
The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from Jan.11 through Jan. 18. Willard A. Whitaker, 75, Rockland, unlawful sexual touching July 13 in Rockland, dismissed; assault, $300 fine....
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Knox County deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded from Jan. 14 through Jan. 18 at the Knox County Registry of deeds. Andrews Island Sarah Reilly Harvey, Jacob F. Harvey and Robert A. Harvey Est. to Sarah...
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Police say man tried to steal car out of supermarket parking lot, vehicle...
A 22-year-old Rockland man was charged last week after police said he attempted to steal a car out a supermarket parking lot, but the vehicle ended up crashing. Brandon M. Flynn was arrested and...
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Judge sets bail for two domestic violence suspects
Two suspects in separate domestic violence assault cases made their initial court appearances Tuesday afternoon. Judge Susan Sparaco set bail Jan. 22 at $2,500 cash for George E. Miller, 41, of...
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Mother accused of driving under the influence with children in car
A Waldoboro woman was arrested early Saturday morning, Jan. 19, and accused of being under the influence while picking up a pizza order with three young children in her vehicle. Nicole E. Brann, 25,...
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Knox County grand jury issues indictments
Nine people were indicted by a Knox County grand jury that heard cases this week. Thomas Wayland Shell Jr., 63, of Hope, was indicted on 11 counts of gross sexual assault, five counts of unlawful...
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Thomaston man charged with murder for prison farm death
A 34-year-old Thomaston man has been charged with the murder last year of a fellow inmate at the state prison farm. A Knox County grand jury indicted Zachary Titus Tuesday, Jan. 22, for intentional or...
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Knox County closed cases
The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from Jan. 18 through Jan. 25. Shawn Brian Sabins, 36, Waldoboro, probation violation on a prior nonsupport of dependents case, 38 days in...
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Knox County deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded from Jan. 22 through Jan. 25 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Jenness L. Robbins Tr. and JL Robbins Trust to Emilio D. Codeca. Camden John R....
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