Local Politics COA Summer Institute to Focus on Democracy (Bar Harbor) Many consider this year’s election to be one of the most consequential of our time. With that in mind, the 2024 College of the Atlantic Summer Institute will focus on Questions of Democracy, exploring questions of authoritarianism, artistic freedom, and socio-political change. The Institute […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Lewiston Woman Charged in Death of 90 yo Litchfield Man (Litchfield) A Lewiston woman is in custody, charged with the murder of a 90 yo Litchfield man. Authorities say police were called to a home on Hallowell Road last week on request of a family member. When they arrived, they found the body […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Baileyville Man Arrested After Shot Fired at Downtown Motel (Baileyville) A Baileyville man was arrested and taken to the Washington County Jail following an incident Wednesday at the Downeast Motel. Police say they got a call around 9:30 Wednesday morning reporting a gunshot. Authorities quickly arrived at the motel and found a bullet […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Fire Damages Stacyville Fire Department Facility (Stacyville) A fire at a fire station? It happened Tuesday night in Stacyville. The Fire Marshal’s Office reports to Star 97.7, the Penobscot RCC received a call shortly before 9 p.m. on May 21st for a report of smoke coming from the Stacyville Fire Department on Station […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Study Shows Summertime Traffic Fatalities Up in Maine (Maine) Many people worry about the dangers of winter driving, but a study published in USA Today shows summer is one of the most deadly times on Maine roads. The study found the number of traffic fatalities in June, July and August has increased by […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Hiker Rescue (Addison) A stranded hiker had to be rescued from Ingersoll Point Preserve in South Addison Sunday night. The Addison Volunteer Fire Department reports the woman was on a trail when it became dark and she was unable to walk out. Members of Addison and Epping Fire and Pleasant River Ambulance Service […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Teen Ejected, Seriously Injured in I-95 Crash (Bangor) A 17 yo passenger was seriously injured Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash on I-95 near Stillwater Avenue. The crash occurred shortly before 11 p.m. Maine State Police say the driver, also a 17 yo, lost control of his truck while attempting to pass another […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Orono Fire Chief Headed to Ellsworth (Ellsworth) The Orono Fire Chief has decided to blaze a path to Ellsworth. The Bangor Daily News reports Geoffrey Low has served as Chief in Orono since 2018, but resigned two weeks ago. He’ll continue the job in Orono until the end of June and plans to […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Lewiston Shooter’s Family to Testify Today (Augusta) The commission investigating the Lewiston mass shooting will hear from members of the shooter’s family today. Family members of Robert Card are expected to share their thoughts on what led to the tragedy. Today’s meeting will be the commission’s tenth since it was formed in response […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Sixty-Eight Police Cadets to Graduate BLETP (Vassalboro) Sixty eight police cadets will graduate this Friday from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. Held in Vassalboro, the training is an eighteen-week course that this year represents 44 State, municipal, and county law enforcement agencies. Local graduates include Anthony Jones from the Hancock County Sheriff’s […]
