Steuben School (Steuben) - A half million dollar renovation loan and grant should help improve the 67-year old school in Steuben. One of the biggest problems is with the gym where mold and water infiltration could make the facility unusable in the near future. The Ellsworth American reports engineers have identified where the problem is coming from. Voters will be asked to … [Read more...] about Local News – March 10, 2017
Afternoon crash on turnpike backs up traffic for hours
From Public Safety Department spokesman Steve McCausland: "State Police say southbound traffic on the turnpike in Scarborough has some backups following the collision of a tractor trailer and a car. The crash took place around 12:30 at mile 40. The driver of the car suffered serious injuries and is now in surgery at Maine Medical center. Two of the southbound lanes … [Read more...] about Afternoon crash on turnpike backs up traffic for hours
Two men from Brooklyn, NY arrested in ME for drugs
From the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency: "MDEA says two Brooklyn , New York men have been arrested in connection with the sale of heroin and cocaine in South Paris. Drug agents arrested Tuesday Dennis “Rocky” Roman, 36, and Jose “Justo” Rivera, 24 , both from Brooklyn. Roman’s charges include: Trafficking a Schedule “W” Drug - (Heroin) and Trafficking a Schedule “W” Drug - … [Read more...] about Two men from Brooklyn, NY arrested in ME for drugs
Local News March 9, 2017
Protection order extended (Ellsworth) - Singer songwriter Don McLean's ex-wife received a 2-year extension on a protection order against him. The Bangor Daily News reports Patricia McLean, who now lives in Castine, obtained the protection order against the American Pie singer after an assault last year. McLean pled guilty in July to domestic violence assault and other charges. … [Read more...] about Local News March 9, 2017
Elver fisherman from Waldoboro given DMR Award of Excellence
From the Maine Department of Marine Resources: "March 8, 2017 – Glen Melvin a shellfish and elver harvester from Waldoboro has received the second annual Maine Department of Marine Resources Award of Excellence. The award, presented by DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher during the recent Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport, recognizes industry members who participate with the … [Read more...] about Elver fisherman from Waldoboro given DMR Award of Excellence
