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thecounty. me > 04/10/2026 > business-news > dead-river-company-donates-heavy-duty-trucks-to-support-commercial-driver-training-at-nmcc

Dead River Company donates heavy-duty trucks to support commercial driver training at NMCC

4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (343+ words) PRESQUE ISLE, Maine " Dead River Company, northern New England's largest home heating provider, recently donated two heavy-duty trucks to Northern Maine Community College's commercial driving academy, further strengthening the company's longstanding support for workforce development across Maine. The latest contribution…...

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thecounty. me > 11/07/2025 > news > state-finds-police-justified-in-fatally-shooting-portage-man-in-february-standoff

State finds police justified in fatally shooting Portage man in February standoff

5+ mon, 2+ day ago  (698+ words) Three police officers who fatally shot at a Portage Lake man during a Feb. 3 standoff acted in self-defense, Maine Attorney General Andrew Frey said Friday. The standoff involved Stephen Righini, 29, whose alleged assault of a woman led to a tense,…...

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thecounty. me > 08/12/2025 > news > aroostook-town-builds-memorial-to-police-dog-killed-in-fatal-standoff

Aroostook town builds memorial to police dog killed in fatal standoff

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (389+ words) A police dog shot this year during a standoff in Aroostook County was honored with a memorial in the town where he was killed." On Feb. 3, dozens of law enforcement units converged on the town when gunman Steven Righini holed…...