Fireworks Fatal (Lewiston) - When 57-year old Timothy Whitney of Lewiston lit off a fireworks shell inside a cement cinder block in Lisbon this weekend, it blew up. The explosion sent chunks of cement flying up to 140-feet away. Several hit Whitney, and he died in the explosion. Others nearby were not injured. The Fire Marshal's office says the fireworks shell was one that … [Read more...] about Local News – October 9, 2017
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Local News – October 6, 2017
Guilty Verdict (Bangor) - Prosecutors say they'll recommend a life sentence for convicted killer Robert Burton. Jurors yesterday found Burton guilty of shooting and killing his former girlfriend Stephanie Ginn Gebo in 2015. After Burton broke into Gebo's home and shot her, he spent 68-days on the run, hiding in the Piscataquis County woods while police searched for him. … [Read more...] about Local News – October 6, 2017
No injuries when train hits logging truck, bursts into flames
From the Washington County Sheriff's Office: "At approximately 7:19pm the Washington County Regional Communication Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a train and tractor trailer collision in Danforth. Initial callers reported the train collided with a fuel truck and multiple explosions were heard as well as a partial DE-railment of the train. The WCRCC dispatched … [Read more...] about No injuries when train hits logging truck, bursts into flames
Local News – October 5, 2017
Burton Trial (Bangor) - Did Robert Burton shoot his former girlfriend in a jealous rage or in self defense. That's what jurors have to decide as they resume deliberations today in Bangor. Prosecutors say Burton was upset when Stephanie Ginn Gebo broke up with him and flew into deadly rage, breaking into her home and shooting her three times, then hiding from police for … [Read more...] about Local News – October 5, 2017
Local News – October 4, 2017
Soccer Threat (Bangor) - A 40-year old Bangor man is charged with terrorizing after displaying a weapon at a youth soccer practice yesterday. Police tell Star 97.7 they arrested Stephen Butler at the Union Street Athletic Fields who allegedly showed the weapon just as the Bangor High School soccer club was starting practice last evening. The incident remains under … [Read more...] about Local News – October 4, 2017
