Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Oct. 26-Nov.1, 2024.
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Missing phone logs, conflicting accounts hinder investigation into death of month-old in Milo
Maine’s watchdog agency finds that the state made thorough efforts, but it couldn’t determine how or whether Child Protective Services could have prevented Sylus Melvin’s killing in 2021.
Manufacturers push back against rising electricity bills tied to renewable power incentives
One business said it may be forced to close because its power bills have jumped by thousands of dollars.
Firefighters find man’s remains at scene of Milo structure fire
The fire occurred in a free-standing workshop at 61 Elm St. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will confirm the identity of the deceased, who has been preliminarily been identified as 76-year-old Dwight Russell.
Somerset County woman among 41 charged in Boston drug and racketeering sweep
The dozens of people charged are described as members and associates of a notorious Jamaica Plain gang.
Milo man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of 1-month-old
Under a plea agreement, Reginald Melvin will likely serve 25 years of a 30-year sentence for the death of his son, Sylus.
Train derails in Piscataquis County due to track washout
Nobody was injured when the train derailed near Milo.
Milo man charged with setting his wife’s belongings on fire
Police say the fire on the front lawn destroyed the woman’s clothing and other personal items and caused minor damage to the couple’s home.