Second Street Homicide (Bangor) - Detectives in Bangor say someone killed 51-year old Israel Lewis this week. They've classified the 2nd Street man's death as a homicide, but they're not yet saying how he died. Police and paramedics found Lewis dead Wednesday morning after a 9-1-1 call to report someone was injured. Authorities say they don't believe the public is … [Read more...] about Local News – January 12, 2018
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– All for the love of a moose –
(Crouseville, ME) The children's book "I Met a Moose in Maine One Day" by Ed Shankman chronicles the adventures of a young Mainer and his outlandish outings with a moose as they visit many towns and cities around the state. Most of it couldn't really happen. But this next tale is the real-life story of an Aroostook County man and his neighbors as they enjoyed the presence of a … [Read more...] about – All for the love of a moose –
Local News – January 11, 2018
Armed Robbery (Pembroke) - A man walked into the Dollar General Store on Route 1 in Pembroke last evening, pulled out a handgun and demanded money. He fled the scene on a bicycle. Police from Eastport, Pleasant Point and the Washington County Sheriff's Department converged on the area shortly after the robbery and spotted 20-year old Joshua Fluke on a bicycle on … [Read more...] about Local News – January 11, 2018
Local News – January 10, 2018
Pot Candy - EHS (Ellsworth) - Four teenagers face drug charges after they allegedly brought marijuana infused candy to Ellsworth High School. The Ellsworth American reports 19-year old Adam Bradshaw of Ellsworth and two 15-year olds and a 14-year old face aggravated drug trafficking charges. Other students brought the situation to the attention of resource officer Amie … [Read more...] about Local News – January 10, 2018
Local News – January 9, 2018
Blue Hill Missing Funds (Blue Hill) - Blue Hill town officials have filed an insurance claim to try to recover missing money. The Ellsworth American reports Selectmen met with the Hancock County sheriff's department behind closed doors in recent weeks, but no charges have resulted yet. The former town treasurer, Jody Murphy, has denied taking any money. She resigned … [Read more...] about Local News – January 9, 2018
