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WVII News
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MILO - A man is in jail after holding police at bay for 9 hours.
Milo Police received a call shortly after midnight that 37-year-old David Krueger was threatening to kill himself inside his Riverside Street home. Upon arrival, police had discovered that Krueger had barricaded himself inside the house with a high-powered rifle as well as several other firearms, threatening to shoot anyone that came near the house. While on scene, police reported hearing several shots fired inside the residence. Brownville police, Piscataquis Sheriff’s Department deputies, as well as Maine State Police and their tactical teams responded to aid Milo police. Shortly before 9am, state police tactical teams managed to talk Krueger into surrendering. He is being held at the Piscataquis County Jail on charges of terrorizing, creating a police standoff, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Outlaws Member Pleads to Shooting
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Submitted: 09/08/2010 |
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PORTLAND - A former member of the Outlaws motorcycle club has pleaded guilty to charges related to the shooting of a rival last fall.
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Prescription Take Back Initiative
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Submitted: 09/08/2010 |
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AUGUSTA - Maine’s largest collection of expired prescription drugs will take place at the end of the month and, today, state and federal officials met in Augusta to give details on the National Take Back Initiative.
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Most Parents Unaware of Teen's Drinking
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Submitted: 09/08/2010 |
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A newly released survey shows that many Maine parents are underestimating the amount their teens are drinking.
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Bar Harbor's Economy Boosted by Weather and Obama
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Submitted: 09/08/2010 |
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The state relies on the town of Bar Harbor as one its biggest meal and lodging revenue producers. It may be happy to know that preliminary numbers show visitorship increased, greatly, this summer thanks to 2 factors.
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Polls Show LePage in the Lead
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Submitted: 09/08/2010 |
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A new poll conducted by Public Policy Polling shows Republican Gubernatorial nominee Paul LePage with a significant lead over his opponents two months from Election Day.
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