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Limington Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Alleged Stabbing of Grandfather
A chilling family dispute in Limington, Maine, culminated in the arrest of a 34-year-old Daniel MacIsaac, after he allegedly inflicted life-threatening injuries on his grandfather by way of a knife. Authorities responded to the scene at a residence on July Street around 9:10 a.m. on Tuesday, as reported by a news release from Maine Department of Public Safety obtained by NBC Boston.
2 arrested in Lewiston drug bust, stolen gun found
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) --Lewiston Police say that two men have been arrested following a search warrant where illegal drugs and a stolen firearm were found. Keith Gauthier, 35, is facing two counts of Aggravated Trafficking of Schedule W Drugs, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm), and Violation of Conditional Release. David Giasson, 48, was arrested on outstanding warrants for Violating Conditional Release, Aggravated Forgery, and Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer.
'Not just Lyme out there': Wife of Topsham man who died from rare tick-borne illness sounds alarm
BRUNSWICK, Maine — The first deadly case of Powassan virus in Maine this year is raising concerns among medical experts. Back in June, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that an 81-year-old man from Sanford died from a tickborne illness that can cause encephalitis disease in humans.
Maine transplant patient loses thousands in donations after national foundation shutters
AUBURN (WGME) -- An Auburn woman recovering from a kidney transplant is left scrambling to cover costs after a national charity abruptly shuts down. The money her friends and family help raise for her care is now gone and she's not alone. "It's very expensive to have a transplant and...
This Richmond couple said last year's floods prepared them for more. And then more came
Heading into this week — the one-year anniversary of the July 2023 floods — Richmond couple Amy and Dacyn Channell said they were feeling prepared for the next flood. They had a sump pump, they had neighbors who watched out for one another. "Anytime the river starts to...
Presque Isle City Council tables flag ordinance, moves to discuss at future date
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Presque Isle City Council has tabled the ordinance about flying flags until they can workshop the ordinance at a later date. At a council meeting Wednesday night, there was a public hearing held to discuss the Proclamation, Key to the City, Flag Display, and Ceremonial Guidelines Ordinance. The ordinance draft would allow people and groups to apply for a flag to be flown at the city’s flagpole at Riverside Park, pending approval of the city manager.
Longtime Downtown Waterville Store Slated to Close Later This Month
For the last decade or so, many Central Maine residents have become familiar with the Re-Store. It's indeed a store, operated by Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity. Since its inception, the store has sold various pre-loved home-goods and building materials to the general public. The store, which has served the community well in its mission to provide affordable alternatives to brand-new (more expensive) merchandise, will be closing its doors later this month, the Kennebec Journal reported.
Dog rescued from roof of Old Town home now undergoing medical treatment
OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - Last month, we told you about a golden retriever who was rescued from the roof of a home in Old Town. The Old Town Police Department saved the pup in the middle of the night. The mystery remains of how he got up there in...
New president, Rotarians of the Year announced for Belfast Rotary Club
Waldo County High Sheriff Jason Trundy has been elected president of the Belfast Rotary Club. Inducted at the Club’s June 26 annual meeting, Sheriff Trundy takes the reins of the 70-member Club during its 100th year of providing service to the Belfast community. The Club’s centennial plans include construction of a $200,000 accessible playground at City Park, in cooperation with the City of Belfast.
One person dead following tractor-trailer crash in Conway, authorities say
CONWAY, N.H. — One person is dead following a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Conway, authorities said. New Hampshire State Police said officers responded to the crash on East Main Street in Conway around 4 p.m. Friday. Authorities said the driver of a tractor-trailer was heading eastbound on East...
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