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Years-Old Howland Corner Store Arson Investigation Finally Leads to Arrest

Seamus OthotBy Seamus OthotMarch 28, 2026Updated:March 28, 20263 Comments1 Min Read1K Views
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The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a Howland woman for arson on Friday following an extensive investigation into a 2022 fire at a convenience store.

[RELATED: West Bath Woman Arrested for Arson and Animal Cruelty After Burning Down Her Own Goat Barn…]

On the night of November 22, 2022, firefighters responded to reports of a blaze at the Howland Corner Store in Howland.

Firefighters observed an active fire, and signs of rapid fire development shortly after the store closed for the night.

The Fire Marshal’s Office mounted a years-long criminal and financial investigation that eventually led to arson charges for Samantha Randall, 39, of Howland.

She was arrested on Friday, and additional arrests or charges are expected to follow.

Image of Randall from Recently Booked
Images of the Corner Store from the Fire Marshal
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Seamus Othot is a reporter for The Maine Wire. He grew up in New Hampshire, and graduated from The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, where he was able to spend his time reading the great works of Western Civilization. He can be reached at [email protected]

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Dr. Ed
Dr. Ed
16 days ago

WHY????

why did she do it? Why did it take so long to catch her?

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Jill Herendeen
Jill Herendeen
15 days ago

Interesting…what makes them think she did it? (& what took them so long?)

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Lowell L Morse
Lowell L Morse
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Here Come dah Judge! Here Come dah Judge!

It’s sock it to ME time!

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