Around the State

  • A Westbrook man is saved from a burning apartment building on Brown Street by his brother. Fire appears to be caused by unattended cooking.
  • Police in California say a man from Augusta is being held as a "person of interest" in connection with the deaths of two people in California. Police say Robby Beasley and the victims, Frank and Yvette Maddox knew each other and they believe the Maddox's were working for Beasley.
  • Police in and around Augusta are investigating drive-by shootings in Chelsea.

Wednesday, March 10 2010, 19:22 PM EST

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