Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Law Enforcement Memorial Service Planned (Augusta) A monument stands in Augusta, bearing the names of 88 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty – some dating back to the 1800s. Tomorrow (Tuesday), officers from across the state, families of the fallen, and dignitaries will join in an annual observance at the […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Missing Waldo County Juvenile Found Safe (Morrill) A 15 yo who went missing May 6th from her home in Morrill has been located. The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reports to Star 97.7, Amelia King was believed to have been with 18 yo Jeffrey Philbrook when she left the residence Monday, and family and […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Bureau of Highway Safety Urges “Do Your Part, and Drive Smart” (Augusta) It’s finally looking like spring here in Maine, and we’re already seeing increased traffic for graduation ceremonies, with more to come for Memorial Day, trips to the beach and mountains, and all good things that come with this time of year […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Protestors Call for Transparency in Maine’s Child Welfare System (Augusta) Some Mainers say they’re fed up with what they say is Maine’s failing child welfare system. The Maine Monitor reports former State Senator Bill Diamond at a statehouse rally last week implored Maine’s government to do more to prevent child abuse – and […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs MBHS Encourages Park, Stop, Look Lock (Augusta) Today’s warmer temperatures are a good reminder for families and caregivers to stop, look, and lock once you park. The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety says vehicular heatstroke is a leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children 14 and younger. Since 1998, when tracking began, […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Motorcycle Fatal (Biddeford) Another motorcycle fatality, this one in Biddeford Friday. Public Safety Officer Shannon Moss reports to Star 97.7, 21 yo Zachary Swain of Connecticut was exiting the turnpike when he failed to negotiate the curved southbound off-ramp. Swain struck the guardrail and was thrown from his bike. He was pronounced dead […]
