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Somerset County police logs

Wednesday's police blotter

Fairfield police log May 9

The Fairfield Police Department reported the following activity May 9:

AG: Warden justified in shooting Rumford policeman

Attorney General William Schneider says Warden Jeremy Judd shot Eric Richard after Richard pointed a handgun at Judd and others on Nov. 10 in Rumford.

Kennebec County Sheriff's Office log May 9

The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office reported the following activity May 9:

Coast Guard steps up inspections of towboats, tugs

Since a 2008 collision and oil spill near New Orleans involving an improperly licensed towboat captain, the Coast Guard has begun inspecting work boats across the nation.

Oakland police log May 9

The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity May 9:

Maine GOP convention runs up modest OT bill

The Augusta Civic Center says that the bill will be $300 or less for overtime for workers who stayed to the end on Sunday.

FDA: Kids' medical tests need child-size radiation

Proposed guidelines ask manufacturers to design scanners with lower doses for smaller patients.

Farmers markets getting money to take food stamps

Federal government will use $4M for SNAP program in 4,000 outlets.

FBI, police hunt Tenn. kidnap-slaying suspect, 2 girls

Authorities hopeful that sisters, ages 12 and 8, remain alive.