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Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Fentanyl Seized in Maine
A 40-year-old man was arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking after a traffic stop in Millinocket on July 4. Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking after Traffic Stop. The East Millinocket Police Department said Kyle Bellfleur from East Millinocket was pulled over for illegally attached license plates. Vehicle had Different Plates and...
Man Crashed into Car & Garage and Abandoned Boat & Truck in Maine
A 23-year-old man was charged after crashing a truck into a car and garage and abandoning a boat and truck in the road in Parsonsfield. The incident happened on Route 160 in the early morning of July 4. Driver Crashed into Car and Garage. The Maine State Police said Joshua...
Maine Man Shot by Police after Trying to Hit Officer with Vehicle
A 63-year-old Maine man was in custody after he tried to hit an officer with a vehicle and was shot by police. Maine Man Shot after Trying to Hit Police with Vehicle. Paul Gosselin from Augusta was taken to the hospital following the incident Tuesday in Barryville, New York. Suspicious...
Three People Arrested in Maine after Man Assaulted & Robbed
Two men and one woman were arrested after a man was assaulted and robbed in Hermon, and drugs were later seized at a hotel in Bangor. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office said an injured man was found on Union Street on June 23 with “extensive injuries” after an assault.
Family-Owned New Hampshire Bar and Grill Serves Up Whopping 2-Foot Lobster Roll
Do you adore them so much that you could house a 2-foot-long lobster roll in one sitting?. Luk's Bar and Grill in Hudson, New Hampshire, was serving them up as a special for Father's Day weekend if you were lucky enough to make the trip. You can see a small...
Man Arrested after Vehicle and Tools Stolen in Fort Kent, Maine
A 20-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle and several pieces of forestry equipment were stolen from the University of Fort Kent. The Fort Kent Police Department said Preston Soucy has been taken into custody and faces charges for the crimes. Items Stolen from UMFK Campus. The vehicle was stolen...
40-Mile Loop in Maine Named Among Best Summer Road Trips in Nation
With summer in full swing, the time for a good road trip is now. There are a ton of great destinations throughout America perfect for a summer road trip. But according to loveEXPLORING, you don't even have to leave Maine to enjoy one of the best summer road trips in the nation.
Most Popular Birth Months in Each New England State
We all love babies. They're so cute and cuddly. Did you ever wonder what was happening before that baby? I'm talking about 40 weeks before the delivery of your bundle of love. Here's another thought. Have you ever run into someone with the same birthday as you? Statistics say there's a 50% chance that in a random group of 23 people, two will have the same birthday, according to usatoday.com.
Red Sox stun Yankees 5-3 on 2-run homers by Yoshida in the 9th and Rafaela in the 10th
Masataka Yoshida hit a tying, two-run homer off Clay Holmes with two outs in the ninth inning, Ceddane Rafaela homered against Tommy Kahnle leading off the 10th and the Boston Red stunned New York 5-3 on Friday night and sent the Yankees to their 14th loss in 18 games. Boston...
Two Juveniles Arrested for Several Burglaries in Mars Hill, Maine
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested after a string of burglaries in Mars Hill. The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office said the juveniles broke into Mars Hill Redemption Center, Al’s Diner, and Timberwolves Restaurant. Several Items Stolen from Businesses. Several different items were stolen from each business in the evening...
Update: Body of Man Wanted by Police Recovered in Maine River
Body of man wanted by police recovered in Maine river. Police are looking for an armed and dangerous man after he threatened family members with a gun and fled the house in Augusta. Armed and Dangerous Man Fled and is Still at Large. The Augusta Police Department said 40-year-old Justin...
Did You Know Maine’s Stephen King Was a Contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’?
I still watch Jeopardy! occasionally, especially recently, when I stuck around after watching Pat Sajak's final week of hosting Wheel of Fortune. These two game shows have been back-to-back in syndication since September 1984. Wheel debuted in syndication a year earlier, and the brilliant Merv Griffin decided to bring back another of his creations, Jeopardy!, to pair with Wheel. It's been a huge success.
Man Left Behind by Hikers Found Safe at State Park
The New Hampshire Fish and Game said a group of hikers left a 22-year-old man behind on Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey after he could not keep up with their pace. Monadnock State Park Rangers contacted Conservation Officers around 5:30 pm about the missing hiker. Last Seen on Mountain. Islam Hejazi...
Man in Critical Condition after Jet Ski Crash in Maine
The Maine Warden Service said investigators believe alcohol, marijuana and speed were factors in a jet ski crash in Wilton on Thursday. A 47-year-old man was in the hospital in critical condition after he crashed on Wilson Lake. Trying to Turn at High Rate of Speed. Officials said he was...
One Person Died after Early Morning Truck Crash in Maine
One person died early Friday morning after a truck crashed into trees in Stetson, Maine. The accident happened on Mullen Road around 12:10 am. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office said “when deputies arrived they found a lone truck had left the road and crashed into trees trapping the two occupants. Although life saving efforts were made, one of the occupants died at the scene.”
Watch As a Whale Breaches the Water in a Maine Harbor on July 4th
A Kittery Police Officer and Harbormaster got amazing videos of a whale breaching the water on the 4th of July. It's So Rare to See This But Even Less Likely to Be Caught On Video. How often do we kick ourselves later when we see something amazing because we didn't...
Deputies Trying to Identify Burglary Suspects in Mars Hill, Maine
The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify people in surveillance photos after multiple burglaries in Mars Hill. Aroostook County Sheriff's Office Looking to ID Suspects. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to call 1-800-432-7842 if you have any information about the “alleged perpetrators.”. Report...
U.S. Coast Guard Searching for Missing Boater in Maine
Officials are searching for one person who went missing from a boat in Casco Bay Thursday night during the Fourth of July events. The U.S. Coast Guard has been looking for a boater who went overboard around 8 pm near Chebeague Island, Cousins Island, and Falmouth. Helicopter Searching for Missing...
Three People Arrested for Aggravated assault and Robbery in Maine
Two men and one woman have been arrested and charged with felonies after a robbery and aggravated assault at a motel room on Larrabee Road in Westbrook. The Westbrook Police Department said the victim was severely assaulted and firearms and other items were stolen on June 13. Two Search Warrants...
Hamilton, O’Neill drive in runs in the 12th inning to lift Red Sox over Marlins 6-5
Automatic runner Romy Gonzalez scored a go-ahead run on David Hamilton’s RBI groundout in the 12th inning, Tyler O’Neill added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Thursday for a sweep of the three-game series. Gonzalez advanced to third on Ceddanne...
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