Author: Seamus Othot

Graham Platner’s consistent polling lead over incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) continued to shrink in a New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll released on Sunday. [RELATED: Platner Attempts to Shore-up Campaign With New Statement Touting Fundraising and Highlighting Internal Poll Maintaining Lead Over Collins…] The poll surveyed 608 likely Maine voters on numerous issues, including a variety of questions on both Sen. Collins and Platner, and found that 49 percent of voters would support Platner compared with 47 percent who would vote in favor of the incumbent. Though Platner maintained a slim two-point lead—well within the poll’s significant 4.8 percent…

Chris and Karen Harrington have gathered more than two-thirds of the 149 signatures they need to help pass a food sovereignty ordinance in Clinton, after a state official showed up at their house and stopped them from selling baked goods and dairy at their farm stand. [RELATED: Clinton Family Farmers Take Action after State Regulators Shut Down Their Popular Farm Stand…] “One thing was clear today… food sovereignty brings people of all political parties together. And you can’t say that about a whole lot of topics in our divided world today. The camaraderie and conversations that were shared today truly…

The Somerset Sheriff’s Department identified a group of six juveniles last weekend after they allegedly broke into six vehicles and 13 storage units in Bingham and stole a firearm. [RELATED: Juvenile Shootings Spread to Sebago When Two Teens Shot at Occupied Home Then Fled from Police…] Several deputies responded to the string of burglaries over the weekend of June 20-21. During the investigation, Deputy Jack LePage obtained information that led him to identify six juveniles in connection with the crime spree. The suspects ranged in age from 15 years old to as young as ten. Deputy LePage recovered stolen Nike…

The Portland Police Department arrested a Westbrook man on Tuesday after he allegedly attempted to set a restaurant on fire on Saturday and reportedly threatened patrons with a firearm. [RELATED: Poland Man Charged With Arson After Allegedly Trying to Set Grandfather’s Vehicle on Fire…] At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Portland officers responded to the New Buja Belle Restaurant and Bar for reports of an armed man causing a disturbance. Police arrived and discovered that Ken Muco, 29, of Westbrook allegedly entered the business with what appeared to be a makeshift Molotov cocktail. Muco reportedly ignited the device in an…

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) was inaccurately telling students in its health science program that they needed to receive a COVID vaccine or lose their place in the program, despite the state ending the COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in 2023. The policy remained in place until Thursday, when the parent of a student, who asked not to be named, reached out to school officials with concerns. [RELATED: Maine Health Care Providers Can Now Begin Charging Uninsured Patients for COVID-19 Vaccines…] “The state has removed religious and philosophical exemptions so you are choosing to mandate this controversial vaccine for students to access…

Clinton family farmers are taking action after an inspector from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (ACF) arrived at their house on Tuesday and ordered them to stop selling milk and sourdough bread at their farm stand. [RELATED: Farmers’ Almanac Saved at the Last Minute after New York Digital Media Buyout…] “I was just at home, a man showed up at our house, which happened often, because we have a farm stand and a lot of friends, and he showed up at our house and came up to our door. I met him out there,” said Chris Harrington,…

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department released the name of an inmate who was found dead in her cell on Saturday just house after her arrest. [RELATED: Inmate Found Dead at Penobscot County Jail Hours After Booking…] On Thursday, police identified the woman as Jodi Melanson, 39, of Eastport, after previously witholding her name pending notification of her next of kin. Image of Melanson from Recently Booked She had reportedly been arrested on charges of criminal mischief and theft when she was found unresponsive inside her cell. Corrections officers attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful. Melanson was given a medical examination,…

A Bangor man wanted in connection with a Saturday domestic-violence stabbing in the city was arrested in New York while allegedly driving the victim’s stolen vehicle. [RELATED: Police Arrest Suspect in Clinton Stabbing Incident…] Shortly before midnight on Saturday, the Bangor Police Department responded to an Essex Street residence for a report of an assault involving a knife. Police arrived to discover a victim suffering from critical injuries following a stabbing. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The investigation led police to identify Abel Perez, 37, of Bangor, as the alleged stabber, but he had reportedly…

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a group of suspects allegedly responsible for burglarizing and trespassing at the same Hermon location repeatedly. [RELATED: Turner Cannabis Shop Burglarized For Third Time in One Month With Suspects Still at Large…] Late Saturday night, surveillance cameras at 90 Diesel Shop Road allegedly spotted a group of several suspects involved in a break-in. This was only the latest incident of trespassing at the location. Numerous recent incidents have seen break-ins and property damage at the building. 90 Diesel Shop Road is the Bangor Metro Logistics Transportation Hub, a commercial property currently up…

The Madawaska Police Department arrested a man on Tuesday evening after he allegedly threatened neighbors with a hammer before forcibly resisting arrest. [RELATED: Investigation at Madawaska Elementary School Leads to Drug Arrest of Special-Ed Teacher…] Officers responded to 11th Avenue after a high-priority report of an adult man allegedly threating his neighbors with a hammer. Police arrived and identified the suspect as Jacob Brewer, 46, of Madawaska. Officers attempted to take him into custody, but he allegedly resisted. Eventually, officers deployed a taser to subdue Brewer, who nevertheless allegedly continued to resist arrest. Despite the resistance, police eventually took Brewer…

The National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) expressed its support for Democratic Second Congressional District (CD2) nominee Matt Dunlap after doubts surfaced about his electoral chances against former Governor Paul LePage. [RELATED: National Dem Support for Dunlap Uncertain Following Upset Ranked-Choice Voting Victory…] “In a working-class, rural district like ME-02, the path to victory runs through candidates who reflect the district they’re running in — and Matt Dunlap is exactly that kind of leader. A lifelong Mainer raised on a Bar Harbor farm who has won statewide office twice as Secretary of State and now serves as State Auditor, Matt…

The Maine State Police Department is investigating after a Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) worker from Lewiston was struck by a vehicle while working on a Gardiner job site. [RELATED: Two Maine DOT Workers Killed After Driver Failed to Stop at a Stop Sign in a Waterville Work Zone…] At approximately 1:43 p.m., state troopers responded to reports of a crash on I-295 northbound in Gardiner. The caller reported that the crash involved an SUV and an MDOT worker. A preliminary investigation revealed that MDOT crews were working to remove tire debris from the road at the time of the…

The Sanford Fire Department rescued a person stuck in a dump truck on Wednesday after he was allegedly picked up while sleeping in a dumpster. [RELATED: Bath Fire Department Looking for Suspect Who Burned American Flag Outside City’s Masonic Temple…] The fire department responded to reports of an injured person, and arrived to discover that the victim was trapped inside the forward section of the vehicle’s garbage container. Responders believe that the person was sleeping in a dumpster that was then unloaded into the truck. The department’s Technical Rescue Team was deployed, and the incident was upgraded to a technical…

The Lewiston Police Department arrested a 64-year-old man on Wednesday, after he allegedly attacked two people with a shovel on the city’s infamous Bartlett Street. [RELATED: Reports of Gunfire Near Bartlett Street Mosque Come Hours After Collins Visit to Lewiston Police Department…] At approximately 7:14 p.m., Lewiston officers responded to 131 Bartlett Street for reports of an assault involving a shovel. Officers arrived to discover two injured individuals. An investigation allegedly revealed that Micahel Andrei, 65, attacked the victims with a shovel following an altercation. Police provided scant details on the nature of the altercation, and did not say whether…

Just one Mainer is facing federal charges amid a new nationwide crackdown on Medicaid fraud announced on Tuesday, despite Vice President J.D. Vance’s anti-fraud visit to the state in May. The suspect is accused of attempting to steal just $70, a pittance compared to the millions in MaineCare overbilling exposed by The Maine Wire. [RELATED: Maine Conspicuously Absent From New White House Fraud Update and Press Conference…] “These individuals participated in health care fraud schemes involving over $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care programs,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche while announcing the…

Lewiston residents have gathered enough signatures to put a referendum question on the ballot to impose stricter rules on the city’s syringe service programs after former city councilor and current Independent state Senate candidate Eryn “Ryn” Soule was stuck with a discarded needle in April. [RELATED: Former Lewiston Councilor Ryn Soule Stuck by Discarded Needle Monday, Later Treated at Hospital as Outrage Builds Over City’s Harm Reduction Policies…] “Shall the Syringe Service Program ordinance be amended to mandate a strict 1:1 needle exchange with a 20-syringe daily limit per person, require each provider to operate from a fixed location, and…

A black bear was found wandering around downtown Portland on Friday before it was eventually tranquilized and taken into custody. [RELATED: Bear Sightings Send Famous Maine Coastal Beach Town Into Jaws-like Panic…] At approximately 10:30 a.m., the Portland Police Department responded to reports of a bear sighting in the area of York Street. The animal continued travelling through the city as police coordinated a response. Police monitored the bear’s movements and established a safety perimeter and to keep it away from people and businesses. Officers followed the bear through “several” downtown areas. The animal eventually entered the basement-level parking garage…

Thrice-censured radical left-wing Bangor City Councilor Joseph Leonard went on an anti-ICE tirade during Monday’s council meeting before an ordinance aimed at limiting city cooperation with immigration enforcement failed. [RELATED: Bangor City Council Working on Ordinance to Restrict Cooperation with Immigration Enforcement…] “This is a criminal organization, but I don’t expect our rapist pedophile facist president to take any consideration of this whatsoever, so I would proudly vote in favor of this ordinance,” said Leonard. https://twitter.com/TheMaineWire/status/2069413709198295228?s=20 Throughout the rant, he referred to ICE as a “criminal organization” and detention centers as “concentration camps.” He also claimed that detained minors are…

National Democratic support for Maine’s Second Congressional District (CD2) nominee Matt Dunlap remains uncertain after his upset victory over front-runner and nationally endorsed candidate State Sen. Joe Baldacci (D-Penobscot), thanks to ranked-choice voting. [RELATED: Wood Gets Shafted: “Courageous” Democratic Candidate Responds After Party Endorses Baldacci Instead of Him…] “The onus is on Dunlap to make the case for his viability,” an unnamed “Democratic operative” told Axios reporters. “The DCCC has plenty of paths to the majority that don’t require winning ME-02, and absent the right candidate, it goes into the category of other Trump +9 districts that may or may…

The Lewiston Police Department arrested an 18-year-old on Monday, along with three juveniles, in connection with a string of car thefts before immediately releasing the minors. [RELATED: Suspects Throw Motor Oil at Waldo Deputy Before High-Speed Chase Related to Dispensary Break-Ins…] The 18-year-old was arrested in May in connection with another string of car thefts and burglaries also involving a gang of minors, and the assault on a Waldo County Sheriff’s Deputy. In the overnight hours from Sunday to Monday, Lewiston officers responded to reports of three separate vehicle thefts occurring on Pine Street, Mitchell Street, and North Temple Street.…

The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department arrested a fugitive in Hudson on Monday after he allegedly fled from a traffic stop. [RELATED: U.S. Marshals Nab Rhode Island Child Molestation Fugitive in North Berwick…] At approximately 4:20 p.m., a Penobscot Sheriff’s supervisor attempted a stop for a traffic violation in the area of Thurston’s Way. The vehicle allegedly failed to stop and continued to the end of a residential driveway. The driver reportedly stopped the vehicle, exited, and fled on foot. The supervisor chased the suspect and eventually apprehended him after deploying a Taser. The suspect was identified as David DeFilippo, 38, of…

The York County Commissioners voted narrowly on Wednesday to refuse to issue a proclamation commemorating LGBTQ Pride Month, sparking a lengthy social media response from openly gay Commissioner Justin Chenette. [RELATED: Bangor’s Rainbow Crosswalk Cost Taxpayers $2,590 Before Repairs…] “My heart is heavy with the defeat of our Pride proclamation. By a single vote. The defeat of this measure is an example that the work is not over, even in York County. You might not think proclamations really matter, but they do because words matter. When elected officials promote equality and acceptance of all people, people feel seen, heard, and…

A Whiting man with a long history of criminality, including alleged sexual assault, was killed in a crash in Charlotte on Saturday while allegedly fleeing law enforcement at over 150 miles per hour after threatening bar patrons with a firearm. [RELATED: Bradford Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizures and Three Arrests After One Suspect Attempted to Flee…] At approximately 12:48 a.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Department notified the Maine State Police of a fatal crash on Charlotte Road. The victim was identified as Robert Boggia Jr. of Whiting and was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers began an investigation into…

The Hallowell Police Department arrested a registered sex offender on Friday night for kidnapping after his alleged victim signaled to police that she was in need of assistance. [RELATED: Howland Rapist Arrested for Violating the Sex Offender Registry and Contacting Minors…] A Hallowell officer was on patrol shortly before 9:00 p.m. when he spotted an SUV parked in the Vaughan Woods parking lot. The officer spotted Scott Palmer, 51, in the vehicle with a female passenger. The officer reportedly saw the passenger turn toward him and mouth a plea for help multiple times without speaking aloud. He responded by ordering…

The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department arrested three suspects in Bradford on Saturday after allegedly discovering a variety of drugs during a traffic stop. [RELATED: Investigation at Madawaska Elementary School Leads to Drug Arrest of Special-Ed Teacher…] A deputy was conducting routine activity on East Road in Bradford when he initiated a traffic stop for unspecified vehicle violations. During the stop, the deputy allegedly learned that the driver’s license was suspended and that he was subject to active bail conditions. The deputy noticed two other people in the vehicle and developed probable cause to initiate a search. He allegedly discovered over 120…

The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department arrested a Lee man on Friday after he was allegedly found driving with a suspended license and fleeing law enforcement. [RELATED: NH Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty After Dropping Gun During Stop and Fleeing Maine State Police…] At approximately 11:40 a.m., a Penobscot deputy was patrolling Main Road in Bradford when he allegedly witnessed a traffic violation and attempted to initiate a stop. As the deputy turned to stop the vehicle, the driver allegedly fled at high speed before the deputy activated his emergency lights. He lost sight of the suspect, but a nearby driver flagged him…

The Maine Marine Patrol arrested two fishermen on Thursday after they allegedly assaulted officers who were investigating the overboard drowning death of their crewmate. [RELATED: New Mexico Kayaker’s Body Recovered by Maine Marine Patrol Near Deer Isle Bridge…] The Marine Patrol received a distress signal over VHF radio at approximately 4:45 p.m. reporting that a man, later identified as Marshal Ames, 57, of North Haven, had fallen overboard in Hurricane Sound near Vinalhaven. The Marine Patrol responded with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Rockland. Before they arrived, a Good Samaritan living on Hurricane Island recovered Ames and…

The Cumberland Sheriff’s Department arrested a Wiscasset man on Thursday on manslaughter charges in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 71-year-old woman in Harpswell in January. [RELATED: Tragic Harpswell Crash Leaves 71-Year-Old Pedestrian Dead…] Deputies arrested Alton Wyman, 41, of Wiscasset, on charges of manslaughter, OUI (drugs or combo), unlawful possession of cocaine, and violation of conditions of release. He was transported to the Cumberland County Jail, where he was issued $15,000 bail. Cumberland Sheriff’s detectives secured an arrest warrant for Wyman following a months-long investigation into the death of Jean Appleby Johnson, 71, on…

The Senate condemned Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, just one day after his birthday, with a unanimous voice vote to support a resolution from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.). [RELATED: U.S. Embassy in China Sends Strong Message Against CCP Violence in Chinese-Language Post Commemorating Tiananmen Square Massacre…] “Xi pushes a particular brand of evil, brazenly attempting to destroy Western civilization and harming his own citizens in his mission for power and control. So today, the Senate marked his birthday by passing my resolution condemning his numerous abuses and atrocities. We should treat Xi like the tyrant he is,” said Sen.…

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) arrested two alleged drug traffickers in Belfast on Wednesday, including a 21-year-old from Boston and an 80-year-old man. [RELATED: Investigation at Madawaska Elementary School Leads to Drug Arrest of Special-Ed Teacher…] Over the past several months, the MDEA, Belfast Police Department, and Waldo Sheriff’s Department have been receiving information alleging that Larry Metcalf, 80, of Swanville, has been transporting out-of-state traffickers to various residences to sell drugs. On Wednesday, MDEA agents received information that Metcalf was going to pick someone up at the Belfast bus station. Agents surveilled the station and saw Metcalf’s arrival…

The Berwick Police Department arrested a New Hampshire man on Thursday after he allegedly stabbed a 19-year-old from N.H. in the neck during a fight in the street. [RELATED: Police Arrest Suspect in Clinton Stabbing Incident…] At approximately 4:32 a.m., police responded to the area of 326 Pine Hill Road after reports of a fight taking place in the street. Minutes after the report, a neighbor called to report a person outside their door with a stab wound in his neck. A witness captured the alleged stabbing on video and turned the video over to police. The victim was identified…

The Bangor Police Department arrested an alleged pedophile and former Maine State Prison Corrections Officer on Wednesday after an investigation into a 2015 sexual assault against a child under the age of 12. [RELATED: Convicted Maine Pedophile Eliot Cutler Lies to Cops, Provides Fake Passwords, Charged with 5th Violation…] On May 13, the Somerset Sheriff’s Criminal Division received a referral from the District Attorney’s Office related to an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a minor that occurred in 2015. Deputy Stacey Slate was assigned to the investigation. She learned that the alleged assault occurred in Ripley and was…

A special education teacher was arrested at the Madawaska Elementary School last week when she was allegedly found with multiple forms of illegal drugs in her car. Her car is also involved in another ongoing investigation. The school department hung up on The Maine Wire when we called for more details. [RELATED: Husband of Hermon Middle School Teacher Arrested on Child Pornography Charges…] On June 8, the Madawaska Police Department responded to a report of suspicious activity involving a vehicle on the Madawaska Elementary School grounds. Though the incident took place on June 8, no information was released until Wednesday.…

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) celebrated Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) strong support for her bipartisan push for affordable insulin after the socialist endorsed Graham Platner’s campaign against her. [RELATED: Collins, King Announce More Than $16 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine…] “I find it extremely interesting that Ranking Member Sanders has proposed nine amendments to this common-sense bill. He has not proposed amendments to any other bill. I think it’s pretty easy to figure out what the motivation is here. I am pleased that the Ranking Member finally supports the insulin bill and has proposed it as an amendment to…

Penobscot Sheriffs’ Department deputies dealt with two firearm-related incidents in Kenduskeag within 20 minutes on Wednesday morning. [RELATED: 75-Year-Old Kennebunk Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident Involving Firearm…] At approximately 8:40 a.m., the department responded to a Kenduskeag residence to confiscate firearms as required by a protection order. The firearms were removed without incident, but just 20 minutes after the initial response, the Penobscot Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a suicidal person in Kenduskeag threatening to shoot himself. Deputies responded and established a perimeter around the residence of the suicidal individual to ensure that neighbors were safe. After…

A Chelsea man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges related to secretly installing cameras in the sleeping quarters of the firehouse on the Togus VA Medical Center campus in Chelsea. [RELATED: Ambulances Coming to Togus: VA Hospital to Begin Taking Veteran Transports Under Federal Order…] Michael Nicholas, 47, pleaded guilty to a charge of making false statements to a federal official, but the plea avoided charges directly related to installing the secret cameras. In March 2025, someone located cameras hidden in the ceilings of the Togus VA firehouse sleeping quarters. The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA…

Graham Platner’s tax plan includes a new “global billionaire minimum tax” that would require the U.S. to coordinate taxpayer information with foreign nations, including adversaries like China. [RELATED: Platner’s Platform: The Radical Policies Behind the Persona…] “They sit on a golden hoard, sucking chunks of the economy into their portfolios. While the real economy withers, their economy has never been stronger. Their economy is a financialized economy, an economy of great wealth built on air, of private equity destroying productive businesses and scavenging them for parts,” says Platner’s tax plan. “We cannot allow billionaires to defund the societies that made…

Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) signed onto letters complaining about the U.S. National Park Service’s money to fund beautification projects for Washington, D.C., and opposing the proposed triumphal arch. [RELATED: “I’m the Johnny Appleseed of Bath Mats:” Amid Rampant Healthcare Fraud, Angus King Wants Medicare Funded Bath Mats…] “The issue here isn’t architecture. Or patriotism. It’s the Constitution. 
Congress passes our nation’s laws. And no president—regardless of party—has the authority to violate three separate laws on a project that Congress hasn’t authorized,” said Sen. King on X. https://twitter.com/SenAngusKing/status/2066868523289235966 “The lack of transparency around awards for these beautification projects, as well as…

The FBI foiled an alleged terrorist plot targeting the UFC America 250 event at the White House over the weekend, leading to five arrests so far. [RELATED: Legacy Media Kleptos Steal Bottles Of Wine From White House Correspondents Association Dinner After Shooting…] “On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region – and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in…

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled last week that independent Androscoggin sheriff’s candidate Kevin Nichols is ineligible to run for the position following a challenge from incumbent Democrat Eric Samson. [RELATED: Republican Oxford Sheriff Candidate Admits to Errors After Incumbent Republican Files Ethics Complaint Against Him…] The ruling, handed down on June 10, essentially secures Samson’s re-election, with no other third-party candidates and no Republican challengers set to appear on the November ballot. “Based on the proceedings and the evidence, I agree with the conclusion and recommendation submitted by the hearings officer that Mr. Nichols lacks the supervisory experience required…

The Scarborough Police Department arrested an alleged rapist on Thursday in connection with a 2025 incident after he reportedly resisted arrest. [RELATED: Lewiston Pedo Busted on Child Porn Charges…] Police first obtained an indictment warrant for Matthew Moscillo, 38, of Biddeford, on June 5, charging him with gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact, and unlawful sexual touching. The charges stemmed from a 2025 incident, but police did not provide details on the alleged crime. On Thursday, the Scarborough Criminal Investigation Division and Special Enforcement Unit began surveilling Moscillo’s place of employment in Falmouth with assistance from the Falmouth Police Department.…

A New Hampshire drug trafficker pleaded guilty on Friday after he allegedly dropped a firearm and fled police while in Maine to settle a drug debt. [RELATED: NH 18-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Allegedly Shooting His Sister in the Head…] Steven Jones, 46, of Manchester, NH, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime in the U.S. District Court in Portland. Jones was arrested on January 19, 2025, after a Maine State Police trooper responded to a reported…

Eight crew members were killed on Monday when their B-52 Stratofortress nuclear-capable bomber crashed on a California runway during a routine test. [RELATED: Chinese Siblings Charged After Placing Bomb Outside Air Force Base, One Escapes to China…] The crash took place at approximately 11:20 a.m. shortly after the strategic bomber took off from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The initial report, released around 3:00 p.m., contained few details other than to explain that emergency crews were on the scene. Video then began circulating of the smoldering crash site, and a follow-up release from the air force base informed the…

The South Portland City Council voted Thursday to immediately terminate the city’s contract with Flock Safety, a controversial surveillance company best known for its AI-enabled Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras that collect and store information on passing vehicles. [RELATED: Maine Gets Flocked With New Camera Rollout Despite No Citizen Input…] “The problem is with Flock itself. Flock retains the data. It may anonymize it; however, it is for AI education, and it is also shared. It is a big debate at the federal level right now,” said Councilor Rachel Coleman. “To me, it’s a matter of the ends do…

Emergency responders rescued a 10-year-old boy from the Androscoggin River on Saturday after a father reported that he had been swept downstream. [RELATED: Police Revive Woman Found Floating in Androscoggin River With CPR and Narcan…] At approximately 8:17 p.m., the father called 911, reporting that his son had entered the water near 807 Howes Corner Road and been swept away. He informed dispatchers that the child had been able to reach a cluster of rocks in the center of the river. Deputies from the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department responded and found the boy stranded on the rocks surrounded by rapids…

A Texas man pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Friday for his role in a Covid-era loan fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of Maine and New Hampshire residents. [RELATED: U.S. Suspends 1,500 Maine Borrowers Amid Investigation Into $93 Million PPP Loan Fraud Following Vance Visit…] Currin Caridine, 39, of Texas, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Portland to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He was sentenced on the same day to 41 months in prison and was ordered to pay $476,420 in restitution to the Small Business Administration (SBA). Cardine conspired from…

President Donald Trump announced the death of Tren De Aragua leader Nino Guerrero on Friday following a U.S. strike on his gang compound in Venezuela. [RELATED: Venezuelan Criminal Organization Infiltrates New York City: Report…] “At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero, the infamous leader of Tren De Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty terrorist organizations on Planet Earth,” said President Trump. “Early in my Administration, I delivered on my promise to designate Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist organization,” he added. https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/2065605319653208143 Guerrero led the violent…

The York Sheriff’s Department arrested a Sanford man on Friday after he allegedly threatened to bomb the Central Maine Power office after a dispute with customer service. [RELATED: Canton Teen Arrested After Making Threats with Fake Handgun and Causing Nursing Home Lockdown…] The Sheriff’s Department received a complaint from the power company on Thursday, reporting a dispute between Sean Grenier, 33, of Sanford, and a customer service representative. They told law enforcement that Grenier allegedly told the customer service employee that he would come plant a bomb at their Alfred office. Deputies investigated the complaint and eventually obtained a court-issued…

The Oxford Sheriff’s Department arrested a 16-year-old in Canton on Saturday after he allegedly verbally threatened someone with a firearm and caused a nursing home to lockdown after brandishing a convincing fake firearm. [RELATED: Lewiston Police Arrest Armed Teen After Residents Report Gun Incident Near Horton Street…] At approximately 9:10 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a male suspect allegedly loading a handgun outside the Pinnacle Health and Rehab facility on Pleasant Street in Canton. In response to the suspect, the facility went into lockdown and operated with heightened security. The caller reported that the young male suspect placed…

A Cumberland County Jail Inmate apparently attempted suicide on Wednesday after he was discovered by corrections officers who successfully resuscitated him. [RELATED: Mother and Son Found Dead in NH in Apparent Murder-Suicide…] At approximately 10:30 p.m., a corrections officer was making routine security rounds when he allegedly discovered an inmate apparently unresponsive in his cell. The officer initiated emergency response procedures and requested medical assistance before administering life-saving measures. Additional jail personnel and medical responders arrived and succeeded in resuscitating the inmate. He was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. The Maine Department of Corrections, Cumberland Sheriff’s Department,…

A Bangor woman helped police locate her laptop on Wednesday after it was allegedly stolen out of her car by a homeless 18-year-old suspect. [RELATED: Bangor Homeless Man Arrested for Threatening to Burn a Dog Alive in a Car…] At approximately 8:41 a.m., a woman called Bangor police to report that her laptop and briefcase had been stolen from her vehicle while it was parked overnight on George Street. After speaking with the victim, police received a tip from neighbors, including security footage that appeared to show a white male holding a laptop while checking car doors in the neighborhood.…

The Somerset Sheriff’s Department arrested a Madison man on Tuesday after he allegedly burglarized a middle school. [RELATED: Lisbon Cannabis Shop Burglary Involving Stolen Car Mirrors Similar Break-Ins in Turner…] At approximately 6:30 a.m., a school resource officer was notified of a burglary at Madison Middle School on Main Street. He responded and found that someone had allegedly broken in by smashing a classroom window. The officer also found that several items had allegedly been stolen. Additional Somerset deputies responded to assist with the investigation, and they were able to allegedly identify the suspect. At approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies made…

A traffic stop in Anson led to two arrests on Tuesday after the Somerset Sheriff’s Department allegedly discovered drugs on two repeat offenders. [RELATED: Two Arrested Following Drug Investigation at Cumberland County Hotel…] At approximately 10:57 p.m., Somerset Sergeant William Crawford was patrolling in Anson and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by Jessica Salisbury, 49, of Skowhegan; Zechariah Sawyer, 24, of Skowhegan, and Jason Smith, 40, of Anson. During the stop, Crawford learned that Salisbury was subject to active bail conditions that prevented drug use or possession and allowed searches without reasonable suspicion. Sawyer was subject to…

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) warned against underestimating Graham Platner’s electoral chances in a Wednesday memo following his primary victory and urged Republicans to campaign with “urgency.” [RELATED: Anti-Platner Website Targets Democratic Senate Candidate After Campaign Fails to Secure Name-Based Domain…] “For Democrats, this race is not about the individual on the ballot; it is entirely about control of the Senate. Although Platner faces a series of damaging stories, including an infamous Nazi tattoo and abuse allegations from multiple women that would have ended most campaigns, national Democrats have rallied around him,” said the NRSC. “Senator Collins has won…

Peru, Maine, residents voted on Tuesday to saddle themselves with draconian new homeowners association-style rules governing how they use their property, including strictures on yard maintenance, vehicle repairs, and parking. [RELATED: Peru, Maine, Sexual Assault Suspect Found Dead After Threatening Suicide During Police Standoff…] Voters in Peru were confronted at the ballot box with a series of 41 local referenda along with their statewide primary ballots. Most of the questions authorized appropriations and expenditures, sure to raise taxes for residents, but one, the “Property Maintenance Ordinance,” imposes significant new restrictions on how landowners use their property. Every referendum on the…

The New Hampshire State Police arrested an 18-year-old on Monday after he allegedly murdered his sister with a gunshot to her head. [RELATED: NH Man Arrested for 1993 Murder of Kittery Grandmother Maxine Bitomski…] At approximately 8:20 a.m., the Thornton, NH police responded to a residence on Mad River Road after a 911 caller reported a shooting. Police arrived to discover Leah Anderson, 21, allegedly suffering from a gunshot wound to her head. She was transported to a hospital for treatment but succumbed to her injury. After the alleged shooting, law enforcement arrested the victim’s brother, Logan Anderson, 18. Logan…

The Clinton Police Department arrested a suspect on Tuesday, one day after he allegedly stabbed someone in Clinton and fled the scene. [RELATED: Penobscot Deputies Searching for Suspects in Eddington Robbery and Stabbing Incident…] On Monday, Clinton police responded to the area of Main Street following reports of a stabbing. They discovered a wounded victim, who was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment, but did not locate a suspect. On Tuesday, Clinton police announced the arrest of Daniel Gordon, 37. He and the victim were allegedly engaged in a physical altercation for an unspecified reason. During the…

Conservative activist Nicholas “Corn Pop” Blanchard lost his special election for the Augusta School Board’s open at-large seat on Tuesday to the radical leftist policy director of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP), Gabi Berube Pierce. [RELATED: OCP Policy Director and Radical Leftist Running for Augusta School Board Previously Raised Funds for Abortion and “Gender Affirming Care”…] “Would I have liked a different outcome? ABSOLUTELY. Am I mad? NOPE. I knew from DAY ONE this was gonna be an UPHILL BATTLE. I’m not a politician. I’m not part of the ESTABLISHMENT. I’m just a regular guy who got tired of…

The Bangor Police Department arrested a homeless man on Tuesday after he allegedly doused a truck with gasoline and threatened to light it on fire with a dog inside. [RELATED: Poland Man Charged With Arson After Allegedly Trying to Set Grandfather’s Vehicle on Fire…] At approximately 3:55 a.m., a woman and her dog ran into the Bangor Police Station and told officers that she and the dog were being chased. Shortly after she got inside, officers entered the lobby, and a man came in behind the woman. Officer Emily Konopka ordered the man, identified as David Vieira, 45, homeless, to…

President Donald Trump referred to Graham Platner as a thug and speculated that he was the worst person to ever run for office during an Oval Office event after Platner’s primary victory. [RELATED: Maine Democrat Gov. Janet Mills Refuses To Concede Crushing U.S. Senate Primary Loss To Graham Platner…] “I watched that thug who’s up in Maine; he’s a thug, and they’re trying to make excuses for him. I mean, he’s worse than any human being that’s ever run for office probably,” said President Trump. “This guy’s got a rap sheet; I’ve never seen anything like it. He’s a thug;…

President Donald Trump renewed his endorsement of former Governor Paul LePage for congress on Monday, just one day ahead of the primary, and strangely predicted a Democratic primary victory from former state auditor Matt Dunlap, despite him polling behind frontrunner Sen. Joe Baldacci (D-Penobscot). [RELATED: Formerly Moderate Democrat Congressional Candidate Matt Dunlap Stands By Platner As Mills Returns to Her Campaign Account…] “Former Governor Paul LePage will be a tremendous Congressman for the amazing people of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District,” said Trump on Truth Social. “A proven America First Fighter, Paul has been with us from the very beginning, helping us,…

Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) joined Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and all but one Democrat in voting to pass yet another Ukraine aid package, despite her repeated complaints about Iran War spending. [RELATED: Bellows, Warren and Pingree Stand by Graham Platner as New York Times Report Raises Further Questions About His Treatment of Women…] “Given the incalculable stakes and immense cost—an estimated $1 billion a day—of such an endeavor, I cannot and will not support this war,” said Rep. Pingree about the Iran War in March. The House voted 226-195 on Thursday to pass the Ukraine Support Act, put forward by…

Law enforcement shot a suspect in Calais on Friday after he allegedly attacked them with a sword while resisting arrest during a traffic stop. [RELATED: Penobscot Deputies Searching for Suspects in Eddington Robbery and Stabbing Incident…] Calais Police officer Charles Ball and Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Taylor Leblanc conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Abinadi White, 35, at the intersection of Main and North Streets in Calais. It is not clear what prompted the traffic stop, but officers allegedly discovered that White was operating the vehicle following a license suspension, and informed him that he was under…

The Kennebunk Police Department arrested a 75-year-old man on Thursday following an alleged domestic violence incident involving a firearm. [RELATED: Westbrook Police Dealt With Two Domestic Violence Standoffs In Two Days…] At approximately 8:24 p.m., the Kennebunk Police Department responded to a residence on Caly Hollow Road after receiving a 911 call reporting a domestic violence incident. When officers arrived, they spoke with the alleged victim, who reported that the suspect was possibly under the influence of substances and had access to multiple firearms. She also claimed that the suspect prevented her from calling law enforcement during the domestic incident.…

The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department arrested a homeless man on Thursday after he allegedly rammed into a cruiser during a pursuit that traveled through fields and residential properties. [RELATED: Limington Man Arrested after Fleeing State Police in Stolen Truck…] The sheriff’s department responded after receiving a report of an erratic and dangerous driver in Hudson, at the wheel of a GMC pickup truck. The caller allegedly noted that the vehicle had significant damage to its front end and was doing donuts in a public area. Deputies arrived and located the truck and determined that it had allegedly been reported stolen from…

The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department is searching for suspects after an Eddington man was stabbed in the neck during an alleged robbery on Thursday morning. [RELATED: Portland Man With Five Arrest Warrants Arrested After Stabbing Victim in the Back…] At approximately 5:30 a.m., Penobscot deputies responded to reports of a robbery on Chesnut Lane in Eddington. Police arrived to discover an adult male suffering from a stab wound to his neck. He claimed that he had also been threatened with a firearm. The victim told deputies that the suspects fled in a vehicle before deputies arrived. Law enforcement believes the suspects…

The Maine State Police SWAT Team and Portland Bomb Squad responded to execute a high-risk search warrant in South Portland on Wednesday and arrested a man on explosive charges. [RELATED: Trenton Man Arrested After Being Found With Multiple IEDs While Police Responded to Domestic Violence Reports…] The South Portland Police Department responded with the SWAT team to execute a search warrant at 65 Florence Street, a single-family home. During the warrant execution, detectives allegedly discovered black powder and a suspicious, unidentified substance that prompted them to contact the Portland Bomb Squad and the South Portland Fire Department. As authorities evaluated…

An Indiana man was sentenced to just 30 days in prison on Wednesday after he sexually grabbed two minor girls on a flight into Portland in December 2024. [RELATED: Police Search for Portland Pervert Who Exposed Himself to Middle Schoolers…] Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr., of the U.S. District Court in Portland handed down the sentence after Aiden J. Carter, 27, of Indiana, pleaded guilty in December 2025. In December 2024, Carter was a passenger on a flight to Portland and was seated next to a 17-year-old girl. He grabbed the girl’s thigh without her consent, and she pushed his…

The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) is planning to cut up to $400 million worth of construction and upgrade projects from its agenda amid massive transportation budget problems, according to a new memo obtained by the Bangor Daily News. [RELATED: Maine Faces $949.2 Million Budget Shortfall for 2026-2027…] “MaineDOT plans and delivers projects years in advance using the best funding projections available at the time, but the current transportation funding environment includes significant uncertainty at both the federal and state levels,” Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty said in a statement to The Maine Wire. “As those risks have intensified in recent…

A Penobscot County Sheriff’s Supervisor saved an infant’s life on Sunday after he discovered the baby suffering from an alleged drug overdose and administered two doses of Narcan. [RELATED: Republican Lawmakers Renew Scrutiny of DHHS Following Death of Milford Infant and Ongoing Custody Dispute…] At approximately 2:28 p.m., a 911 caller reported an infant suffering from cardiac arrest on Clewleyville Road in Eddington. A Penobscot Sheriff’s Department supervisor was fortuitously already in the area and only approximately one minute away from the residence when the call came in. He responded immediately and found the infant in the home’s driveway with…

A new internal poll conducted on behalf of the Pine Tree Results PAC, working to elect Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), found the incumbent tied with Graham Platner after recent polling has shown the Democratic challenger leading. [RELATED: Platner Attempts to Shore-up Campaign With New Statement Touting Fundraising and Highlighting Internal Poll Maintaining Lead Over Collins…] The poll, first publicly released by Politico, surveyed 800 likely Maine voters from June 1-3, after Platner’s sexting and cheating scandals came to the forefront of public discourse, but before the Thursday release of a New York Times report in which an ex-girlfriend alleged that…

The U.S. government sent a strong message to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Thursday with a barrage of messages commemorating the 37th anniversary of the infamous Tiananmen Square Massacre when government forces opened fire on student-led protesters. [RELATED: Chinese Born California Mayor Was Working As an Agent for the CCP…] “On June 4, the world marks 37 years since the Chinese Communist Party ordered its troops to attack thousands of peaceful demonstrators in and around Tiananmen Square. Chinese students, workers, and other civilians who lost their lives had gathered to exercise their natural rights and demand democratic reforms and…

The Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department is requesting public assistance in locating two suspects who allegedly burglarized a Turner cannabis shop on Thursday morning after multiple previous burglaries at the location. [RELATED: Suspects Throw Motor Oil at Waldo Deputy Before High-Speed Chase Related to Dispensary Break-Ins…] “People have to understand the type of people that are in our communities that are not deterred by the criminal justice system, because it’s limp,” said Jeremy, one of the business owners, speaking with The Maine Wire. “If these kids were looking at actually facing felonies for stealing nine vehicles and breaking into these establishments and…

U.S. Marshals assisted the Kennebec Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday in arresting a fugitive wanted for failing to appear for sentencing following a stalking conviction. [RELATED: U.S. Marshals Nab Rhode Island Child Molestation Fugitive in North Berwick…] At approximately 6:30 p.m., law enforcement attempted to locate Nicholas J. Worthing, 38, of Pittston, who was wanted on multiple outstanding felony warrants. He was convicted in May 2025 of stalking, but allegedly failed to appear for his sentencing hearing. Additional warrants were issued for his arrest for failing to appear on his initial failure to appear charge. Law enforcement allegedly spotted Worthing fleeing…

The U.S. House voted narrowly on Wednesday in favor of a war powers resolution to end the Iran War with support from all Democrats and four Republicans. President Donald Trump called the vote “meaningless.” [RELATED: Collins Votes to End Iran War After Previous Vote to Allow It To Continue…] “Yesterday, in a meaningless vote, the House voted, 4 bad Republicans and all of the Dumocrats, to limit my War Powers right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Who would do such an unpatriotic thing. They know where negotiations stand,”…

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) was one of just four Democrats to vote in favor of a bill aimed at cracking down on childcare fraud perpetrated through the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). [RELATED: YouTuber Nick Shirley Exposes Alleged Somali Daycare Center Which Reportedly Reaped $4,000,000 From Taxpayers…] The house passed the bill 217-207, despite opposition from Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and the vast majority of other Democrats. All Republicans supported the bill, and Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-Tex.), Vincente Gonzalez (D-Tex.), and Don Davis (D-N.C.) joined Rep. Golden in voting against their party majority. The bill, the “No Funds…

The Rockland Police Department arrested a Thomaston man on Wednesday after he allegedly consumed illegal drugs in front of police during a bail check. [RELATED: Rockland Police Arrest Drug Traffickers During Routine Stop Following Brief Struggle…] At approximately 6:20 p.m., the Rockland Police Department stopped Lance Chipman, 39, of Thomaston to conduct a bail check. Chipman was free on multiple sets of bail conditions related to felony drug trafficking charges, charges of using physical force to resist arrest, and violating conditions of release. During the bail search, police allegedly located a bag of what they believed to be illegal drugs.…

The Maine State Police arrested a New Hampshire man on Thursday in connection with the decades-old murder of Maxine Bitomski, 73, of Kittery. [RELATED: Police Arrest Winslow Man for 1987 Murder of Alice Hawkes…] At approximately 6:13 a.m., the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and the Portsmouth, NH, Police Department arrested Daniel Jolly, 59, of Portsmouth, at his home on a warrant charging him with murder for the 1993 killing of Bitomski. He was transported to the Rockingham, NH County Jail, where he will remain pending extradition proceedings. On January 16, 1993, officers from the Kittery Police Department responded…

Bangor’s controversial pride flag rainbow crosswalk cost taxpayers $2,590 even before it was repainted after drivers left skid marks on it. [RELATED: Bangor Public Works Paints Pride Crosswalk Using City Resources…] Bangor Public Works sent employees to paint the crosswalk on May 27, prompting social media comments suggesting that the politically motivated project caused traffic for Bangor drivers. In response, The Maine Wire reached out to the city with a Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) request to determine exactly how much the city paid for the project. On Wednesday, the city responded with an itemized breakdown of the cost, which…

The Portland Police Department arrested a man on Wednesday after he allegedly stabbed a man in the back on the street and was found with five active arrest warrants. [RELATED: Wedding Photographer Stabbed in Unprovoked Attack at Raymond Camp Ground…] At approximately 10:00 p.m., a Portland officer was patrolling the area of Portland and Hanover Streets when he observed a disturbance and responded. He arrived at the disturbance to discover a 23-year-old man who said that he had been stabbed in the back. The victim was transported to the Maine Medical Center for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly after discovering…

The Maine Warden Service is searching for an ATV operator who allegedly drove on private property in Limington on Tuesday and struck the landowner, dragging him 75 feet before fleeing the crime scene. [RELATED: Game Warden Killed in Avon Plane Crash…] At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Pequawket Lake Road, a landowner reportedly saw a side-by-side ATV drive through his property at high speed. The vehicle then returned a few minutes later, and the landowner got the driver to stop and warned him to slow down. The landowner then attempted to photograph the vehicle and its license plates. In response, the…

The Cumberland Sheriff’s Department arrested two teens in Sebago on Tuesday after they allegedly shot through an occupied home’s window before fleeing deputies in a vehicle. [RELATED: Five Juveniles Charged After Retaliatory Shooting in Lewiston Ahead of Community Conversation on Gun Violence…] At approximately 4:54 a.m., the Cumberland Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly, tearing up a field on private property, and doing donuts on a public way near Folly Road in Sebago. Deputies responded, and members of the public assisted in identifying the vehicle involved. The public told deputies that the vehicle was occupied…

The Bangor Police Department arrested two adults and one 17-year-old on Wednesday after they allegedly broke into a man’s apartment and beat him with a baseball bat while searching for their friend’s stolen vehicle. [RELATED: Limington Man Arrested after Fleeing State Police in Stolen Truck…] At approximately 12:00 a.m., Officer Emily Konopka responded to the waterfront area near Railroad Street following a report of a stolen vehicle. She spoke with the complainant and her three friends, Serina Beaucher, 28, of Bangor; Bradley Dean, 26, of Brewer; and a 17-year-old from Bangor about the stolen vehicle. Later that morning, at approximately…

Graham Platner’s campaign issued a damage control memo on Wednesday, bragging about his fundraising numbers and a new internal poll showing him maintaining a reduced lead over Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) amid his new cheating and sexting scandal. [RELATED: Staff Departures, Sex Scandals, Nazi Tattoo and Vulgar Reddit Posts Leave Graham Platner Campaign Looking Like a Political Train Wreck…] “The past few days have seen some of the strongest fundraising of the entire campaign, with momentum growing over the last week, both on ActBlue and across traditional fundraising channels,” said the campaign memo. “The message from voters is steadfast: they…

Incumbent Oxford County Sheriff Chris Wainwright filed an ethics complaint against Republican primary challenger Frank Blauvelt Jr. last Thursday, accusing him of failing to comply with campaign filing and finance requirements by expending campaign funds prior to filing as a candidate. [RELATED: SOS Office Recommends Republican York Sheriff Candidate Be Allowed to Run Following Hours-Long Hearing, Despite His False Attestation…] “Monday I had a hearing regarding the attached response to an ethics complaint filed against me. I took full responsibility for me errors. Being new to this process and by my own fault, not properly researching the rules I made…

The Maine Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the body of a woman on Tuesday more than a decade after she was found dead in Portland. [RELATED: Portland Police Arrest Murder Suspect in Connection with 2017 Killing…] In 2015, a woman was found dead on Portland’s East End Beach. For over a decade, the woman was known only as Jane Doe Portland. The Medical Examiner’s office has worked since then attempting through various methods to identify the woman. Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Detective Sergeant Dan Reed created an approximate sketch of the woman, her fingerprints were submitted to the FBI,…

The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Bradford on Tuesday. [RELATED: Auburn Woman Charged with OUI After Striking Pedestrian Near Central Maine Community College…] At approximately 12:40 p.m., the Sheriff’s Department received a report of a crash on Route 221 in Bradford involving a pedestrian. Deputies responded along with the department’s reconstruction and drone teams with assistance from the Glenburn Ambulance Service and the Bradford Fire Department. Preliminary investigation indicates that a sedan was traveling south on Route 221 when it struck a pedestrian who was in the road. First responders attempted life-saving…

The Westbrook Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly fled officers on a motorcycle in two separate incidents. [RELATED: Westbrook Police Dealt With Two Domestic Violence Standoffs In Two Days…] According to police, officers attempted to stop the same motorcyclist on May 22 and on Monday, both times for alleged high-speed and dangerous driving. On both occasions, he allegedly fled officers by driving dangerously to escape them. Westbrook Police are urging anyone with information to reach out to Sergeant Brian Grasser and included two images of the suspect. In both images, the suspect appears to be a white…

The Bangor Police Department arrested a wanted felon on Tuesday after he was allegedly found with a firearm and a large amount of illicit drugs. [RELATED: Bangor Man Arrested for Stealing a Woman’s Hat and Pushing Her Out of Her Wheelchair…] At approximately 12:25 p.m., Officer Nathaniel Alvarado was patrolling Essex Street after receiving information about a large quantity of drug activity. While there, Alvarado allegedly spotted a vehicle and recognized one of its passengers as Christopher Reynolds Jr., 22, of Exeter. Reynolds was subject to an active arrest warrant, and dispatch records allegedly indicated that he was known to…

A Limington man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly fled Maine State Police troopers in a stolen truck. [RELATED: Massachusetts Trio Charged After Stolen Dump Truck Rams Lewiston Police Cruiser…] At approximately 5:54 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a poorly operated pickup truck on Route 25 in Limington. The truck had allegedly been reported stolen from a Limington residence just one hour earlier. The driver allegedly refused to stop and continued southbound on Route 25 into Standish. He then turned northbound onto Route 113. Troopers pursued the suspect through Baldwin and into Hiram, where law enforcement deployed spike mats.…

The New Hampshire State Police arrested a 50-year-old woman on Saturday after she allegedly shot a firearm into the air after two interactions with police earlier in the day. [RELATED: Mother and Son Found Dead in NH in Apparent Murder-Suicide…] At 9:45 a.m., troopers responded to reports of a suspicious person on 33 Waukewan Road in New Hampton, NH. Troopers arrived to discover Vanessa Cooke-Case, 50, of New Hampton, who was served with a no trespass order. Later that day, at approximately 4:00 p.m., troopers returned to the same area following reports that Cooke-Case was verbally threatening her neighbors. Troopers…

The Bath Fire Department is looking for information on the mysterious burning of a large American flag draped over the main entrance of the city’s Masonic Temple on Tuesday. [RELATED: Knox Woman Charged with Attempted Murder Following Arson Fire…] At approximately 10:13 a.m., the Bath Fire Rescue Department responded to reports of a fire at 958 Washington Street, the city’s Masonic Temple. The Fire Department added that the building has been an important part of the community for decades. The fire department arrived to discover that a large American flag, approximately six feet by ten feet in dimensions, that had…

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) celebrated the early completion and delivery of an Arleigh Burke-class naval destroyer on Tuesday after the delivery was announced by the U.S. Navy. [RELATED: Bath Iron Works Secures Contract to Construct New Navy Destroyer…] “@USNavy has accepted delivery of the future USS Patrick Gallagher from Bath Iron Works more than two months ahead of schedule following exceptional sea trials. Maine shipbuilders continue to prove that they are second to none because, as we know, ‘Bath built is best built,'” said Sen. Collins in a social media post. https://twitter.com/SenatorCollins/status/2061855132069871774 The post came as a quote-tweet responding to…

Noble High School in Berwick took down an Israeli flag found flying above an American flag on school property on Monday after an image of it began circulating on social media. Principal AJ Dufort explained that the flag was not placed by the school and that they believe it was flown by vandals. [RELATED: Noble High School Student Killed in Crash with Amtrak Train…] “This morning, we became aware that an Israeli flag had been raised on a flagpole near our athletic fields without authorization. The flag was not placed by the school, was not part of any school-sponsored activity,…

Longshot Democratic Senate candidate David Costello renewed his calls for Graham Platner to debate him just one week out from the Democratic primary after a new cheating scandal was added to the mountain of bad press plaguing the candidate’s campaign. [RELATED: Platner, Costello Mum On Status Of Joint Bangor Anti-Collins Rally; Costello: ‘Don’t Ask Me, It’s Not My Party’…] “LET’S DEBATE!!! Maine’s US Senate race is not settled and appears to be tightening. Maine’s primary election is next week and there’s still time. The cancelling of the 5 prior debates cut short important policy discussions and shortchanged ME voters. So,…

The Madawaska Police Department arrested two men on a slew of charges on Tuesday after they allegedly left a victim severely beaten at a Madawaska home. [RELATED: Maine State Police Investigate Three Tractor-Trailer Crashes in Aroostook and Penobscot Counties…] At approximately 11:00 p.m., a man arrived at the Madawaska Police Department seeking emergency assistance after he was allegedly severely assaulted at 443 Main Street. The victim was allegedly able to identify both of his assailants to the investigating officers. Police immediately began an investigation, which quickly led to the arrest of Joshua Hafford, 30, of Madawaska. After his arrest, police…

The Lewiston Police Department arrested a Lewiston man on Thursday after he was allegedly found in possession of child pornography. [RELATED: Howland Rapist Arrested for Violating the Sex Offender Registry and Contacting Minors…] Lewiston officers, with assistance from the Androscoggin County District Attorney’s office and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. During the warrant execution, police arrested Scott Bussiere, 56, of Lewiston, and transported him to the Androscoggin County Jail. He faces charges of possession of sexually explicit material involving…

The formerly moderate Democratic congressional candidate Matt Dunlap reaffirmed his support for Graham Platner on Monday despite the new cheating scandal plaguing the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee. [RELATED: Staff Departures, Sex Scandals, Nazi Tattoo, and Vulgar Reddit Posts Leave Graham Platner Campaign Looking Like a Political Train Wreck…] “Do you still continue to support Graham Platner,” a reporter asked Dunlap. “I do. I think he’d be a good senator,” responded Dunlap. Dunlap directly reaffirmed his previous endorsement of Platner, said that Platner’s treatment of his wife was “between him and her” and condemned Nazism while refusing to directly comment on…

A parental rights group doubled down on its demand that Graham Platner be barred from school property across Maine after new revelations that Platner was sending sexually explicit messages to women on Kik, a chat site described as a “predator’s paradise” by the The Center on Sexual Exploitation. [RELATED: Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Kept Sexually Suggestive Account on App Dubbed “Predator’s Paradise”…] “Following additional and shocking revelations of Graham Platner’s active profile on Kik—an app widely scrutinized by law enforcement and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation as a “predator’s paradise”—Parents’ Rights in Education Maine calls on school…

A Massachusetts man was sentenced to ten years in prison on Thursday in connection with a 2024 drug-related drive-by shooting in Saco. [RELATED: Two Massachusetts Men Plead Guilty to Drug-Related Saco Shooting…] Jason Johnson-Rivera, aka “Ouda”, 20, of New Bedford, Mass., was sentenced following a January guilty plea for a federal charge of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. He will spend the next ten years in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release. On February 9, 2024, Johnson-Rivera and his co-defendant Yancarlos Abrante, aka “Glizzy”, 22, fired at least five…