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Somerset County man flown to Bangor hospital after van strikes tree
THE FORKS, Maine — A man headed home from work Monday afternoon was airlifted to a Bangor hospital after his van struck a tree on Route 201, police said. Daniel Donahue, 56, of Pleasant Ridge was heading southbound when he hit a snowbank and lost control, according to Chief Deputy …
Late-winter storm could bring another 2 feet of snow to parts of Maine
GRAY, Maine — Just when you thought the madness of winter was over, another big storm is bearing down on the East Coast. Weather alerts remained in effect for much of the state Tuesday in advance of a storm expected to move in Wednesday afternoon and last well into Thursday, …
Police identify Portland man struck by vehicle on Forest Avenue
PORTLAND, Maine — A 74-year old local man remains in critical condition at a city hospital after he was struck by a vehicle over the weekend, police said Monday. The injured man is Elliot Burton of Portland, according to Portland police Lt. James Sweatt. Around 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Burton was …
Mars Hill trucker’s rig catches fire on I-95, he gets ride in truck that crashes 10 miles down road
SHERMAN, Maine — An Aroostook County truck driver was involved in two separate accidents on Interstate 95 Friday night, one after his own rig caught fire and another after a truck he was riding in left the road, state police said. Lance Vangel, 51, of Mars Hill was headed northbound …
State police charge Exeter man with aggravated assault after alleged knife threat
EXETER, Maine — A local man was expected to appear before a judge Monday after he was arrested early Sunday for allegedly threatening another man with a knife, police said. Edward Soucie, 49, was charged with aggravated assault, a Class B felony, according to Maine State Police Trooper Adam Gould. …
Madison police probing thefts, burglaries of vehicles
MADISON, Maine — Local police are investigating a pair of vehicle thefts and numerous other motor vehicle burglaries that were reported over the weekend. The thefts and burglaries all occurred Sunday morning, according to Madison police Cpl. Joe Mitchell. The corporal said both vehicles that were stolen were recovered on …
Police: Woman dead in Limington fire
LIMINGTON, Maine — A woman is dead Monday after an early morning fire swept through a North Road residence, according to officials. Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland did not disclose the woman’s name. The fire was discovered by the woman’s husband, who arrived home about 5:30 a.m., …
National Weather Service issues winter storm watch for Wednesday in Maine
GRAY, Maine — Don’t put the shovels, snowblowers and scrapers away for the season just yet. With the official start of spring 10 days away, another taste of winter is expected to arrive later this week, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service already has issued a winter …
Jackman man arrested after police allegedly find drugs, moose meat in his home
JACKMAN, Maine — Police have charged a 38-year-old man after executing a search warrant at his home on Friday morning, according to Chief Deputy Dale Lancaster of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office. The search warrant was the result of an investigation since last summer regarding alleged drug activity at the …
Fire levels house, barn in East Madison
EAST MADISON, Maine — A home and a barn on Tupper Road were destroyed in a fire on Thursday night, according to officials. The barn “was totally gone when we got there,” Madison fire Lt. Donnie French said. “We concentrated on saving the house,” said French. But despite the efforts …
Six arrested in connection with County bath salts bust
HOULTON, Maine — Six Aroostook County men were arrested Thursday as police seized more than 12 pounds of bath salts, according to officials. Arrested and charged with trafficking in synthetic hallucinogens were the following: Keith Cochran, 38, Karter Burtt, 24, Brandon Mills, 24, all of Mars Hill; Doli Hayes, 33, …
Bangor police: Hit and run suspect who allegedly stole car remains at large
BANGOR, Maine — A suspect whom police allege stole a car and got into an accident on Interstate 395 on Thursday remains at large, according to police. Earlier Friday, Bangor police had posted a photo on their Facebook page of an SUV they believed the suspect may have gotten into …
Police: Home intruder ties up New Portland resident, steals guns and medication
NEW PORTLAND, Maine — Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed home invasion that occurred late last week in which a homeowner was tied up and three handguns stolen. Somerset County sheriff’s deputies were summoned to a New Portland residence shortly after noon on Feb. 27 after a robbery was reported, …
Six arrested in Oakland, Waterville as part of methamphetamine investigation
WATERVILLE, Maine — Drug agents served three search warrants Friday morning at two central Maine locations as part of a methamphetamine manufacturing investigation. According to State Police spokesman Stephen McCausland, two warrants were executed at a Center Street residence in Oakland and another at the Fireside Inn in Waterville. The …
Police: Pajama-clad armed robber’s sweatshirt advertises Lewiston bar
WINTHROP, Maine — A pajama-clad armed robber who held up a Winthrop convenience store earlier this week remained at large Friday, but police have gathered more critical information in hopes of landing an arrest. Winthrop police Detective Peter Struck said Friday the sweatshirt the robber was wearing advertises a bar …
State police: Man found dead in Garland on Wednesday died of natural causes
GARLAND, Maine — An autopsy conducted on a Dover-Foxcroft man found dead at a Campbell Road residence Wednesday determined he died from natural causes, state police said Thursday. Initial reports had speculated Wednesday that Daniel R. Neal, 62, might have been killed by one of two adult dogs in the …
Head-on collision claims life of Mount Vernon woman
MONMOUTH, Maine — A Mount Vernon woman was killed Thursday morning in a head-on collision on Route 202, according to police. Joan Fortier, 67, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was a passenger in a 2006 Hyundai Elantra driven by Gene Potter, 70, also of Mount Vernon, according to …
Water main break near John Bapst ties up traffic, sends students home
BANGOR, Maine — A water main break near John Bapst High School on Broadway tied up traffic during the morning commute Thursday. Bangor Water District crews responded to reports of the leak at about 1 a.m., according to district engineer Rick Pershken. Pershken said the water main that broke is …
Man who robbed Winthrop store in pajamas remains on the loose
WINTHROP, Maine — Police on Wednesday continue to search for a man who robbed a Winthrop convenience store in his pajamas early Tuesday. The gun-wielding robber managed to flee the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. Winthrop police Detective Peter Struck said Wednesday police have gotten a few tips. …
Woman taken to Bangor hospital with stab wound; man arrested on unrelated charges
BANGOR, Maine — Police are investigating a reported stabbing that occurred at a Deer Isle Road residence on Tuesday evening. Bangor police Sgt. Cathy Rumsey said police were summoned to Capehart at 10:40 p.m. when it was reported a person had been stabbed. Officers arrived to find a woman with …
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