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The town's police force was inactivated earlier this year and selectmen said Monday that they have been pleased with coverage provided by Kennebec County deputies.
Indicted last week on two counts of stalking, Nicholas J. Worthing, 33, was arrested previously and pleaded guilty to a similar charge in 2018.
Maine State Police to step up traffic enforcement A policy of not enforcing some minor traffic infractions, put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, is ending. Share Maine State Police Troop D Commander Lt. Patrick Hood speaks Tuesday during a news conference in Augusta about increased efforts to crack down on unsafe motorists and other motor vehicle laws. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal Related In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the state police over the past year have curtailed enforcement of minor traffic infractions not considered to be “life-safety” related infractions, inc...
Maine State Police seeing more dangerous driving during pandemic © WMTW maine state police Maine State Police said they are seeing more dangerous driving during the coronavirus pandemic. Troopers said they have seen excessive speeding, speeding through construction zones and distracted driving.Sign up for our Newsletters When the pandemic began, police let some minor infractions, such as expired registrations slide. Police said they plan to crack down. "It's almost been a year off. It's time for us to get back. We're hoping the gentle reminder will prove to be beneficial rather than having...