Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Sullivan Dollar General Arrest (Sullivan) The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Sullivan Dollar General last week for a reported possible robbery in progress. As a result of an ensuing investigation, officers arrested 23 yo Jacob Britton of Franklin. Britton is charged with theft by unauthorized taking and transfer. He was transported […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Augusta WalMart Bomb Threat (Augusta) Police Thursday afternoon responded to the Augusta WalMart for a terrorizing complaint. Chief Kevin Lully reports to Star 97.7, a message containing a bomb threat was left at the store, prompting authorities to evacuate staff and customers. Lully said the retail outlet was then temporarily closed. Maine State […]
November 2024 General Election ballot order of referendum questions announced AUGUSTA — The order of referendum questions on the November 2024 General Election ballot has been determined through a public lottery held by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Deputy Secretary of State for Corporations, Elections and Commissions Julie Flynn Tuesday morning. Under Maine law, questions […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs MDMR Honors Two at Annual Meeting (Boothbay Harbor) The Maine Department of Marine Resources recently honored two employees at its annual meeting in Boothbay Harbor. Manager of the Year went to Marine Patrol Sergeant Mark Murry, who oversees officers along the busy stretch of Maine coast from Harrington to Calais. Murry is a […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs September 11th Anniversary (Undated) Twenty three years ago this morning, the world watched in horror as Islamist terrorists carried out four coordinated attacks against the US on behalf of al-Quaeda. Two planes hijacked by the terrorists struck the Twin Towers in New York City, a third struck the Pentagon, and a fourth plane […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Two Injured in Crash in Alton (Alton) Two people were hospitalized after a Monday morning crash in Alton. WABI-TV reports the collision happened on Bennoch Road just before 8:30. Police say the driver, 36 yo Jeffrey Norgaol of Brownville was speeding and was driving without a license when he went off the road, […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Stonington Plane Crash (Stonington) The pilot of a small plane and his passenger were lucky to walk away uninjured when their craft crashed as it was landing at the municipal airport in Stonington Friday afternoon. The Bangor Daily News reports the crash was reported shortly after 2 p.m. after the pilot reportedly experienced […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs New State Fire Marshal Appointed (Augusta) Waterville Fire Chief Shawn Esler will leave that position to become the new State Fire Marshal. WABI-TV reports Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath surprised City Council this week with the announcement. Esler has been with the Department for 16 years, serving as chief since July 2018. His […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Waldoboro Man Cited for DUI (Vinalhaven) A 32 yo Waldoboro man is charged with operating a watercraft under the influence. The Maine Marine Patrol reports about 7 Wednesday morning they received a call about a boat that had run aground on Seal Ledge in Penobscot Bay. Officers found the vessel, the Holly and […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Baby Overdose (Mexico) Authorities say a 9 month old was overdosed on drugs at a home in Mexico, Maine on Monday. Police and EMS personnel responded to a Roxbury Road address after receiving a report of an unresponsive infant. The baby was transported to Rumford Hospital where she was admitted and treated for […]
