Clifton
CRIME & SAFETY
Traffic stop in Clifton led to arrest of Old Town man with active arrest warrants
CLIFTON, Maine (WABI) - A traffic stop in Clifton led to the arrest of an Old Town man on July 29. According to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s office, a deputy conducting a speed detail on Scotts Point Road followed a speeding car to a home on that road. They...
Downtown Bangor Business warns others of theft threat
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The owners of a Downtown Bangor business is warning others about possible thefts in the area after they say someone broke in their shop. Tuesday morning, when an employee of the Bangor Wine and Cheese Company opened the shop, they say something seemed off. Between closing...
Woman shot near Portland Street wellness shelter, according to police
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Maine man is facing multiple charges in connection with a Portland shooting that left a woman injured near a wellness shelter, according to information provided by police. Randy Aron, 47, of Portland, was arrested Monday morning on charges of aggravated attempted murder, elevated aggravated assault...
Former Maine teacher pleads guilty to assault of student
A former Maine music teacher at Hancock Grammar School pleaded guilty on Monday to assault and disorderly conduct as part of a plea deal that included the dropping of an unlawful sexual touching charge. According to the Ellsworth American, 37-year-old Seth Briggs of Glenburn rubbed a 14-year-old student’s leg over...
Brewer public safety academy inspiring next generation
BREWER -- Members of the Brewer Fire and Police Department are getting students in their community fired up about public safety. The Young Citizens Public Safety Academy kicked off on Monday, and aims to inspire the next generation of firefighters, paramedics and police officers. "It's a program for students here...
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