Wanted Man Arrested (Machias) - Drug agents got word that a suspected drug dealer from Connecticut was back in Machias after he posted bail and skipped town last February. They called in the heavily armed tactical team and raided a Center Street home late Monday. Sure enough, 19-year old Rafael Santiago-Salazar was there, but he fled out a back door. Didn't take … [Read more...] about Local News – September 20, 2017
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Local News – September 19, 2017
Lighthouse - Park (Acadia National Park) - The Coast Guard wants to give away the iconic Bass Harbor Lighthouse to Acadia National Park. Park officials are contemplating acceptance, looking at the potential costs to repair and maintain the lighthouse which many had presumed was already part of the park. Advisory commission members warned that costs could become prohibitive. … [Read more...] about Local News – September 19, 2017
Eight new state troopers graduate
From Public Safety Department spokesman Steve McCausland: Maine’s eight newest state troopers have received their badges in ceremonies at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The new troopers completed ten weeks of specialized State Police training, which is in addition to the eighteen weeks of training required for all Maine police officers. State Police have … [Read more...] about Eight new state troopers graduate
Local News – September 14, 2017
Armed Robber Arrested (Bar Harbor) - A convenience store clerk in Bar Harbor told police a man pulled a knife and demanded money from the cash register late Tuesday night. The clerk waited for the robber to leave then called 9-1-1. Bar Harbor police tell Star 97-7 officers spotted 26-year old Sean Lavoie walking on West Street Extension - he matched the description and they … [Read more...] about Local News – September 14, 2017
Local News – September 13, 2017
Pedestrian Killed (Bar Harbor) - Horror at lunch time for a Bar Harbor restaurant yesterday as a pickup truck careened into the parking lot, hitting parked cars and killing a woman standing in the lot. Police tell Star 97.7 they charged 36-year old Justin Shell of Virginia with manslaughter and aggravated driving to endanger. Dead is 76-year old Connie Birkenmeier of Bar … [Read more...] about Local News – September 13, 2017
