Stu Marckoon

Presque Isle Murder/Suicide (Presque Isle) – Authorities have released the names of a baby boy and his father who died in a murder/suicide in Aroostook County.  State Police spokesman Steve McCausland reports to Star 97.7 that 14-month old Quinten Leavitt died early Sunday morning from a single gunshot wound.  The infant’s father, 35-year old Matthew Leavitt, shot himself … [Read more...] about Local News March 19, 2019

Murder/Suicide (Presque Isle) – A man and a child are dead in what state police call a murder/suicide in Presque Isle.  Spokesman Steve McCausland reports to Star 97.7 that troopers and the tactical team responded to the Reach Road in Presque Isle late Saturday night.  A negotiating team was also called in.  Troopers entered the home early Sunday morning and found the man and … [Read more...] about Local News – March 18, 2019

Climate Walkout Planned (Bar Harbor) – Some students from MDI High School and the College of the Atlantic plan to change their climate at noon today – in the name of climate change.  Student plan to walk out of classes and gather at the YWCA on Mount Desert Street to demand action on climate change.  Speakers are slated to start talking at about 12:30 this afternoon as part of … [Read more...] about Local News – March 15, 2019

River Flow Advisory (Augusta) The State’s River Flow Advisory Commission met for the first time this season yesterday in Augusta to discuss ongoing ice conditions, snowpack, stream-flow, groundwater levels, and flood risk across the state. Maine Emergency Management Agency spokeswoman Susan Faloon says the potential for flooding is well above normal. Faloon says MEMA is … [Read more...] about Local News – March 8, 2019

Firefighter Funeral (Berwick) – The funeral arrangements for a fallen Berwick firefighter are set for next Sunday in Portland.  Such a large crowd is expected that the Town of Berwick will use the Cross Insurance arena for the final farewell to 32-year old Captain Joel Barnes.  Prior to the public funeral, the family will attend a private funeral mass.  Barnes died last Friday … [Read more...] about Local News – March 5, 2019