Dawn Gagnon
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Maine native reported missing in California
BANGOR, Maine — A young woman who grew up in Penobscot County has been reported missing in California. Danielle Bertolini, 23, was reported missing to Fortuna, Calif., police on Feb. 19. Her family last had contact with her on Jan. 29. Her mother, Bobbie-Jo Dick of Plymouth, said Monday that …
Searsport dredging project draws mixed reaction during public information session in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine — More than 150 people on both sides of the issue attended a meeting Monday night at the Cross Insurance Center to weigh in on a controversial plan to conduct a dredging project in Searsport harbor that aims to improve access for bigger ships. The $12 million two-part …
Waterville Prompto manager charged with reckless conduct for allegedly pointing gun at employees
WATERVILLE, Maine — The manager of a Kennedy Memorial Drive oil change business is facing a felony gun charge after he allegedly pulled out a loaded handgun, activated its laser sight and pointed it at two employees. George Spencer, 43, of Clinton was charged with reckless conduct, Deputy Chief Charles …
Freezing rain, thunderstorms headed for Maine
BANGOR, Maine — A line of rainshowers with embedded thunderstorms is expected to move from northern New Hampshire into parts of western Maine by Friday evening, according to the National Weather Service. In addition, temperatures below the freezing point in mountainous areas will lead to freezing rain and ice accumulation, …
Sanford police cite 4 stores for selling alcohol to minors
SANFORD, Maine — Four local businesses have been cited for selling alcohol to minors as the result of alcohol compliance checks at 13 licensed businesses at the end of January. Sanford Deputy Police Chief Tim Strout said the compliance checks are conducted to ensure that licensed establishments are in compliance …
Old Town police release identity of woman struck, killed by vehicle; say charges not expected
OLD TOWN, Maine — Old Town police have identified the woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday night on Poplar Street. Tamela Glenn, 54, of Old Town died at the accident scene, Old Town police Sgt. Michael Hashey said Wednesday night. Hashey said Thursday that Glenn had …
Another winter storm expected to bring freezing rain, snow Friday
GRAY, Maine — In case you haven’t had enough shoveling, digging out cars and driving on slippery roads, another winter storm is expected to arrive Thursday night and continue into Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service issued a winter weather advisory Thursday for the entire state. …
Old Town police have tentative ID on pedestrian killed on Poplar Street
OLD TOWN, Maine — Old Town police said early Thursday morning they may have identified a woman who was killed when she was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV on Poplar Street about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, near the intersection of Kirkland …
Report: Border patrol agent justified in use of deadly force in pursuit of runaway Canadian teens
BANGOR, Maine — A U.S. Border Patrol agent who fired shots while pursuing two Canadian teens who ran the border crossing at Coburn Gore and led police on a high-speed chase was justified in his use of deadly force, Attorney General Janet Mills concluded in a report issued Wednesday. In …
No charges to be filed in Orrington stray bullets complaint
ORRINGTON, Maine — The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office has completed its investigation into reports that five stray bullets whizzed through the treetops over a logger working off Perkins Point Road. The incident raised safety concerns for Orrington resident Jerry Perkins, who owns 375 acres off Perkins Point Road, and for …
More snow, ice on the way for much of Maine
BANGOR, Maine — Many Mainers will be shoveling snow off their steps and driveways for the second morning in a row on Thursday as the result of a quick moving burst of precipitation that began making its way up the coast on Wednesday. The National Weather Service issued a winter …
Old Town woman injured in I-95 crash remains hospitalized
BANGOR, Maine — The Old Town woman who was injured in a Feb. 9 rollover accident on Interstate 95 remains at Eastern Maine Medical Center, where her condition has been upgraded to “serious,” a hospital spokeswoman said Tuesday. Myndie Davis, 31, was listed in critical condition in the initial days …
Levant girl’s friendship with NHL player helps her fight rare disease
LEVANT, Maine — Maggie Rudnicki, 5, first met professional hockey player Andrew Ference last March, when she and her family attended a hockey game in Boston as guests of the Children’s Miracle Network. At that time, she was preparing for a bone marrow transplant as part of her medical treatment …
6-10 inches of snow expected in southern Maine
GRAY, Maine — Get the plows and snowblowers fired up again. After two snowstorms over the weekend dumped more than a foot of snow on much of the state, another storm was expected to bring as much as 10 inches of fresh powder late Tuesday into early Wednesday across southwestern …
Hermon council, school committee formalizes school budget review, approval process
HERMON, Maine — During a brief joint meeting Wednesday night, members of the Town Council and School Committee voted unanimously to formalize their town’s school budget review and approval process. The process was laid out in a resolve drafted by Superintendent Patricia Duran. It is the same process that has …
Second fireworks store to open in Holden
HOLDEN, Maine — An Ohio-based fireworks business is one step closer to opening its second Maine store in early May, a company official said Thursday. Phantom Fireworks, which currently operates a fireworks store at 2 Cabela Blvd. in Scarborough, will open a Holden store on Route 1A, Vice President William …
State can expect at least a foot of snow as storm moves across Maine
GRAY, Maine — Get those snowblowers fueled up and shovels ready. A winter storm that dumped ice and snow throughout the South has slowly been churning its way northward, with light snow falling in York County around 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The snow reached the Bangor …
Planned maintenance to interrupt power on MDI
BANGOR, Maine — Emera Maine crews are planning to conduct maintenance Monday to the electrical system on Mount Desert Island. The work will result in a planned power outage expected to last from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., spokesman Bob Potts said Wednesday in a news release. Affected areas will …
Police search for explosives after man on bath salts makes statements about ‘everyone blowing up’
BRIDGEWATER, Maine — The Maine State Police, along with deputies from the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office and Border Patrol agents, converged on the Bridgewater Gulf station Wednesday evening after receiving a report that a man inside the store made statements about “everyone blowing up.” When they arrived, police took a …
Husson, NMCC to sign credit transfer pact
BANGOR, Maine — Northern Maine Community College and Husson University have approved a memorandum of understanding that will facilitate the easy transfer of credits between the two educational institutions. The credit transfer arrangement will benefit students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Husson University on the NMCC campus or …
Orono man gets a surprise: 4 bears living not far from his front door
Presque Isle duo arrested after alleged assault near downtown pub
Hermon woman arrested after allegedly smoking pot at eye center, refusing to leave
Only 3 Maine schools still have Indian nicknames; tribal leader praises effort to eliminate them
Let’s rethink Maine’s telephone policy in this digital age
Legislature’s $73 million small business jobs bond isn’t perfect, but Maine needs it
More dependency or opportunity: What’s at stake in Maine’s Medicaid expansion debate
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Safety net pole hits Mainers after Boston Bruins game at TD Garden
Former UMaine football player Dom Cusano dies
Pistorius breaks down, retches as girlfriend’s wounds are described during murder trial
UMaine hockey eager to avenge home losses to Friars in Providence as NCAA Tournament looms
Scientist: Odd-looking Maine lobsters are not mutants, and still safe to eat
Why are more Maine novelists turning to the life of crime?
Belfast journalist takes on America’s favorite drug in new book
‘With every bit of growth, you work a little bit harder’: Brunswick chef’s star keeps rising
Spose’s ‘King of Maine’ video visits all 16 counties, reps hard for the 207