Car Thief Captured (Harrington) - A Harrington man faces numerous charges after police captured him Saturday afternoon. State Police Lieutenant Rod Charette tells Star 97.7 they were looking for 37-year old Jonathan Baldwin after a citizen spotted him Friday and tried to keep watch on Baldwin until police could arrive Baldwin allegedly drove off in his truck, but rolled that … [Read more...] about Local News – August 21, 2017
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Local News – August 18, 2017
Escapee Captured (Warren) - A 26-year old from Surry will likely face extra time in prison after he walked away from a work detail this week in the Rockland area. Police captured Jacob Carney after he failed to return to the Bolduc facility because he walked off the job. Carney is serving a 2-and-a-half year prison term following his conviction of felony theft; he stole an … [Read more...] about Local News – August 18, 2017
Local News – August 17, 2017
Cherryfield Murder (Machias) - The details have started to emerge from last month's murder and arrests in Cherryfield. The victim, 55-year old Sally Shaw of New Gloucester, died from a single gunshot wound to the head. She knew her alleged killers. Affidavits released yesterday say Shaw drove her boyfriend, 37-year old Carine Reeves of New York while he sold drugs. 19-year … [Read more...] about Local News – August 17, 2017
Local News – August 16, 2017
Dam Removal (Penobscot) - Workers have started to dismantle a leaking cement and steel dam from Wight Pond in Penobscot. The removal will make way for a natural fish passage to the pond, allowing for alewives to safely go through to lay eggs. The dam was an impediment to the fish making their way back and forth to fresh water ponds from salt water. The Ellsworth American … [Read more...] about Local News – August 16, 2017
Local News – August 15, 2017
Missing Man Investigation (Franklin) A Franklin man's disappearance last February has gained more attention from law enforcement agencies. The last time anyone saw 48-year-old Russell Burnett he was walking a half-mile from his Eastbrook Road home the morning of February 21st. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and the Evidence Response team spent time … [Read more...] about Local News – August 15, 2017
