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Published
April 8, 2018

Maine law enforcement officials warn of bad heroin after overdoses

Nine overdoses are reported across four counties in a single night, and three people have been arrested in Washington County.
Published
March 19, 2018

Under court order, LePage to reopen Downeast prison with minimal inmates, staff

The governor indicates, however, that his administration will continue to move forward with plans to close the Downeast Correctional Facility by June 30.
Published
March 5, 2018

Judge hears arguments over closure of Downeast Correctional Facility

A key question in the case is whether Gov. Paul LePage exceeded his authority when he had 61 prisoners removed from the prison in Machiasport and laid off corrections officers.
Published
February 15, 2018

Man pointed gun at officer before being shot in Machiasport, says prosecutor

Jason Jackson's attorney had said that Jackson was unarmed when he was shot by a Marine Patrol officer.
Published
February 9, 2018

LePage administration moves inmates out of Downeast Correctional Facility, lays off staff

The governor's action before dawn Friday sparks outrage from elected officials in Washington County.

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Published
January 26, 2018

Five charged with selling crack cocaine after standoff in Cherryfield

The arrests follow a monthlong investigation into the distribution of crack in Washington County.
Published
December 11, 2017

Maine AG investigating shooting of man and woman by Marine Patrol officer

The Machiasport shooting occurred when the officer was serving an arrest warrant, according to the Maine Attorney General's Office.
Published
November 26, 2017

Man arrested in gas station robbery Down East

Police believe Cameron Reed, 26, used a knife to rob a clerk in Washington County on Thanksgiving
Published
October 28, 2017

Death in Washington County fire called suspicious

Maine State Police are asking the public for help after a body was discovered inside a mobile home Saturday morning in Whitneyville.
Published
October 4, 2017

Freight train, tractor-trailer collide at crossing in Washington County

The collision sparks a fire and several of the train's cars derail.