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1 arrested after shelter-in-place order issued Wednesday in Northwood
NORTHWOOD, N.H. — A man who led officials to issue a shelter-in-place order in Northwood was arrested on Wednesday. Police issued the order Wednesday night while they were searching for Malcolm Burns. SWAT team officers eventually arrested him in his driveway. Police said Burns violated a restraining order when...
New Hampshire hosts global experts on IUU fishing
On a bright Tuesday afternoon, the Pavilion at the Judd Gregg Marine Research Complex at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) was the meeting place for a crucial global issue: combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?. If so, send...
Residents, businesses in Northwood, NH told to shelter in place during police incident
Residents and businesses in an area of Northwood, New Hampshire, were told to shelter in place during an undisclosed police incident on Wednesday night. Shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday, Northwood police said in a post on Facebook that due to "a contained police incident" in the area of Ridge Road and Route 4, they were asking residents to avoid the area and to shelter in place.
Popular central Maine deli closes after nearly 40 years
WINSLOW (WVII) -- People in central Maine were stunned this week when a decades-old deli abruptly closed its doors for good. Big G's Deli in Winslow unexpectedly closed after serving up sandwiches for nearly 40 years. Owners say they struggled with staffing issues, which were only made worse by the...
Sheriff identifies man who died, woman hurt in Lebanon motorcycle crash
LEBANON, Maine — Police are investigating a deadly crash in York County Thursday morning. Officials say a Lebanon resident called 9-1-1 at around 5:20 a.m. after they found a crashed motorcycle and two people lying in a field. Investigators responded tot he 300 block of River Road, and found...
Maine funeral home owner accused of violating consent agreement, license suspended immediately, board says
LINCOLN, Maine (WABI) - A former funeral home owner in the Katahdin region who has been part of an ongoing theft investigation is now being accused of violating the terms of a consent agreement made with the Maine Board of Funeral Services. The Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Professional...
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Channel Your Inner ‘Happy Gilmore’ in South Berwick, Maine, to Help the Children
The amazing thing about New England is there is constantly some form of help happening throughout the region. During any calendar year, there are charity events to help raise toy donations for Toys for Tots or school supplies for local schools by 'stuffing buses' or 'jamming vans.' There are online auctions or telethons to help raise money for food banks throughout New England.
Here's how discarded Christmas trees are helping shore up Popham Beach in Maine
A test to see if old Christmas trees can help shore up eroded sand dunes has shown some success at Popham Beach State Park. In some places, rows of trees have been completely covered in sand, creating ridges that are now colonized by dune grass. That's a promising development after...
Cooling centers: Where you can go to beat the heat
PORTLAND, Maine — A recent wave of humidity intensified temperatures in the 80s and 90s, most likely leaving Mainers desperate for the sweet relief of air conditioning. The Maine Emergency Management Agency has 8 cooling centers listed on its site, but that number is subject to change. List of...
Alleged Ringleader of a Violent 7-State Drug Gang Lives in Maine
A violent crime syndicate that allegedly uses dating sites and fentanyl to rob from unsuspecting victims allegedly has a base in Maine. 4 People With Ties to Maine Face Charges, Including the Alleged Leader of the Group. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, three people with ties to Maine have...
Maine State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
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