Articles by Andie Hannon
Head-on collision in Sabattus traps man in vehicle
SABATTUS — A head-on collision at the corner of Routes 126 and 9 sent at least one man to the hospital Sunday evening. Sabattus fire Chief Don Therrien said emergency crews were called to the scene, which was at the intersection of the two state routes, also known as Sabattus ...
Fire destroys storage trailer in Wales
WALES, Maine — A fast-moving fire destroyed a trailer that was being used for storage late Sunday night, but two people who live at the property were not harmed. Victor Rodrigue looked out of the window of the camper he rents from Martin Finley Jr. at 199 Oak Hill Road ...
9-year-old Auburn girl on bike runs into truck
AUBURN, Maine — An Auburn girl was taken to an area hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening Sunday afternoon after she ran her bike into a truck on Spring Street. Auburn police Lt. Anthony Harrington said a 9-year-old girl was unable to stop the bike she was riding on Spring ...
Man arrested in Lisbon armed robbery case
LEWISTON, Maine — A man charged with robbing a Lisbon variety store at knifepoint Thursday remained in the Androscoggin County Jail on Sunday. Brooks Noddin, 21, listed as a transient, was arrested late Friday night after being pulled over on Lisbon Street by the Lewiston Police Department. Authorities in Lisbon ...
Missing Dixfield man found dead in New Mexico
TOME, N.M. — A New Mexico television station said Sunday morning that the body of a Dixfield man reported missing by his girlfriend last week was found Friday night not far from the site of where his truck was found crashed a week ago. Brandon Young, 29, of Dixfield was ...
Truck recovered after rolling into Androscoggin River while driver uses restroom
TURNER, Maine — A man’s truck rolled into the Androscoggin River early Sunday morning when he stopped to use the portable restroom at a boat launch in Turner. The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the turn of events that led to a 2001 Ford F150 owned by Michael Bell, ...
Jello wrestling highlights Rock & Tattoo Expo in Lewiston
LEWISTON, Maine — The Jello-wrestling competition may have been a bit light on contestants, but it was definitely slimy on fun at this year’s Rock & Tattoo Expo. In the end, there were no winners. There were, however, three friends cheered on by a crowd and covered from head to ...
Family homeless after fire levels Waterford home
WATERFORD, Maine — Nearly 60 firefighters from five western Maine towns battled an overnight blaze that leveled a three-story home, leaving a couple and their three children homeless. “We woke up to the smell of smoke and when we got downstairs there was fire creeping up the outside wall,” homeowner ...
Norway firefighters rescue woman trapped for two hours in crushed car
"She was pinned pretty bad," Capt. Tim Yates of the Norway Fire Department said. "It was definitely a long process to get her out of there."
Laughter eases 5-year-old Woodstock accident victim’s recovery
WOODSTOCK, Maine — Danika DeMayo loves to play. Letting rip with a squeal of laughter, the energetic 5-year-old takes off running from the studio of her parent’s Woodstock home to show off her bedroom and playroom to visitors. Danika’s youthful enthusiasm is a far cry from the prognosis doctors offered ...
Boys credited with saving man trapped between boulder, fence
LEWISTON, Maine — Three boys are being credited with saving a 72-year-old man’s life and are even being recommended for a city award. Lewiston police Sgt. Michael Whalen said Austin and Tyler Davis, ages 13 and 14, and Billy Sheperson, 13, found the injured man trapped between a boulder and ...
Vandals hit Livermore Falls cemetery
LIVERMORE FALLS, Maine — While authorities continued their investigation Monday night into vandalism at Pleasant View Cemetery, residents began the painful process of picking up the pieces of loved ones’ headstones, flowers, flags and memorials. “Honestly, I thank God they didn’t touch my son’s grave,” said Erica Poland, 30, of ...
Car reported stolen found aflame in Hebron
Police in Paris are looking to the public for help in tracking down the final hours of a stolen car discovered engulfed in flames on Route 119 early Saturday morning.
Public helps police track down Maine sex offender
John G. Garshva is charged with two felony counts of visual sexual aggression for exposing himself to the two children and one count each of assault and criminal threatening.
3 boys rescued after canoe capsizes in Androscoggin River
LEWISTON, Maine — Two 12-year-olds and a 13-year-old were rescued Sunday afternoon by the Lewiston Fire Department after a canoe they were traveling in capsized in the Androscoggin River. According to the Lewiston Police Department, the call came in about 12:53 p.m. Sunday. The boys apparently rented a canoe from ...
51-year-old Auburn woman dies in apartment fire
AUBURN, Maine — Janie Levesque broke down as she talked about her younger sister, Nicole “Nicky” Lagasse, who died as a result of an apartment fire early Sunday morning in Auburn. “She was a daughter, a mother, a grandmother, a sister,” Levesque said through tears. “She had one of the ...
Suspect held without bond in Florida killing of former Sun Journal designer
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The 23-year-old man arrested and charged nearly two weeks ago in the death of a former Sun Journal page designer remained in jail as of Sunday evening. Thomas Hampton Frederick is being held without bond at Pinellas County Jail in Florida. He was charged July 25 with ...
Parents of Mexico shooting victim say they just want answers
LEWISTON, Maine — Tom Joudrey III clearly remembers the last time he spoke with his son. “When I went to bed, he was sitting in my living room,” the grieving father told the Sun Journal Sunday evening. “He’d gotten a phone call. I told him ‘I love you. See you ...
Minot driver charged with assault after allegedly hitting Auburn man
AUBURN, Maine — One man was taken to a hospital after being hit by a car Monday night, and police arrested the driver a short time later, police said. Auburn police Lt. Anthony Harrington said the 7:52 p.m. incident occurred at Parker and Summer streets. He said the victim, 28-year-old ...
Good Samaritans credited with saving Auburn teen’s life following car crash
LEWISTON, Maine — Authorities are crediting three men with saving the life of an 18-year-old Auburn woman following a late-night car crash Monday on Sabattus Street. Alexandria Shaw was pulled from the wreckage of her 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado by Tony Crowley, Ryan Bigelow and Daniel Wood, who stopped immediately following ...
Man accused of killing Glenburn teen denied bail, has received death threats, attorney says
Family remembers Nichole “CoCo” Cable, warns of social media dangers
Kyle Dube arrest, murder charge surprising to some who know him
Glenburn woman gets 18 months for embezzling $100,000 from beagle rescue group
Man linked to Boston bombing suspect killed by FBI in Florida
Nichole Cable: In our minds, hearts
Guest Post: “I’m about ready to name my daughter Revolution.”
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Bucksport’s Wood enjoying the professional cage in MMA bouts
Unity Raceway heading in new direction when track opens for season Sunday
Former Dexter, Nokomis coach Pratt takes Mount View football post
UMaine’s Fransoso overcomes injuries, turns passion for baseball into stellar career
Houlton makes plans for new hockey boards at Millar Civic Center
Bangor veteran of World War II exemplifies the way life should be
Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console