From the office of United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II: "Portland, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Ross Tardif, 30, of Minot, Maine, was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court by Judge Jon D. Levy to 7½ years in prison and three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute oxycodone and cocaine, and … [Read more...] about Drug and firearms charges for Minot man
Local News – February 8, 2017
School Delays (Ellsworth) - Public works crews are scraping down and salting the roads this morning after snow turned to ice then rain overnight. Most school systems are open today, but they're starting classes two hours late for the most part. No major road problems are reported this morning. A larger storm is expected starting tomorrow that could dump up to 8-inches of snow … [Read more...] about Local News – February 8, 2017
Palmyra fire update – 2 victims pulled from the scene
From Public Safety Department spokesman Steve McCausland: "Fire Marshals say this morning’s fatal fire started in one of the two apartments over the garage, but the cause continues to be worked on. It was in one of those apartments that the two victims lived in. The bodies, believed to be a man and woman, were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Augusta for … [Read more...] about Palmyra fire update – 2 victims pulled from the scene
Invasive plants in our area – what you need to know
(Maine) The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has announced new rules that prohibit the sale and distribution of 33 plants that have been found to be invasive. While the new rule has taken effect, Maine nurseries and garden centers have until January 1st, 2018 to sell any stock they already have on hand. Star 97.7 contacted Reeser Manley for more … [Read more...] about Invasive plants in our area – what you need to know
NY woman arrested in Winterport on drug charges
From the Waldo County Sheriff's Office: "On February 5th, 2017 Amanda Crain, 30 years old of Hyde Park New York, was arrested in the Town of Winterport on the charge of Unlawful Trafficking in Scheduled W Drugs, Class B. Ms. Crain was arrested in the parking lot of the On the Run store in Winterport Village. Cpl. Merl Reed, Deputy James Porter and Agents of the Maine Drug … [Read more...] about NY woman arrested in Winterport on drug charges
