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Local News 12/11/24

Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Oakland Man Arrested After Standoff (Oakland)  Maine State Police yesterday arrested an Oakland man following an hours-long standoff.  The incident began shortly after 6 a.m., when troopers received a report from a woman in Palermo who said her ex-partner, 45 yo Jason Grant, had threatened to cause harm to her and others in […]

Local News 12/10/24

Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Deer Isle Domestic Dispute (Deer Isle)  Another alleged domestic violence incident in Deer Isle on Sunday.  The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office tells Star 97.7, they responded to a residence about 3 p..m. that afternoon on report of a domestic dispute.  As a result of an investigation, they arrested 62 yo Keith Klemenz.  Klemenz […]

Local News 12/09/24

Crime/Public Safety/Drugs MEMA to Offer Course on Cooling/Warming Centers (Augusta)  If your business, municipal agency, or nonprofit is interested in opening a warming or cooling center anytime this year, the Maine Emergency Management Agency invites you to attend a free Disaster/Emergency Sheltering Course.  The course has been created to provide staff and volunteers with information […]

Local News 12/06/24

Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Washington County Drug Bust (Addison)  Six people have been arrested on drug related charges, following a months-long investigation in the Washington County town of Addison.  Maine State Police on Wednesday executed search warrants at 369 and 870 East Side Road, where they found fentanyl, cocaine, firearms and suspected drug proceeds.  At least two […]

Local News 12/05/24

Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Scam Warning (Belfast)  Belfast Police are warning the public about a bank scam. WABI-TV reports police shared a picture of a text message telling recipients their Camden National Bank account was “on hold” due to security measures. It also included a fraudulent link where customers could “supposedly” regain access to their funds. The […]

Local News 12/04/24

Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Operation Game Thief Looking for Person(s) Who Illegally Killed Two Moose (Washington County)  Operation Game Thief is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons who they say illegally killed two moose in Washington County last month.  The Maine Warden Service tells Star 97.7, the first moose was likely killed […]