Author: Sonnie Shepherd
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Friday, 06/12/26
Crime/Public Safety Hancock VFD Moves into New Station (Hancock) It was moving day Wednesday for the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department as they officially moved into their long-awaited and much needed new station near Hancock Grammar School. They say it was bittersweet but exciting as they cleaned out the old station and moved equipment and apparatus…
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Thursday, 06/11/26
Crime/Public Safety NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Crash that Killed Warden (Avon) The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released a preliminary report on the Franklin County plane crash that claimed the life of Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts. Tibbetts was on a mission to restock lakes in the Rangeley area. The report says the…
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Wednesday, 6/10/26
Local Politics Public Meeting Planned (Ellsworth) There’s no question Ellsworth residents are concerned about growing headaches regarding the city’s streets and traffic. Earlier this year, community members shared ideas about how Ellsworth’s streets could better and more safely serve residents, businesses, and visitors. To help with improvements, the City took that feedback and had design…
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Tuesday, 06/09/26
Local Politics Election Day (Maine) It’s Primary Election Day here in Maine. While many have chosen to vote by mail, others still like to show up in person. On the ballot in Maine this year, seats for the US Senate and House, the office of Governor, State Senate and House seats, and issues surrounding municipal…
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Monday 06/08/26
Crime/Public Safety Officer Involved Shooting (Calais) An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Calais. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office tells Downeast Digest Calais Police Officer Charles Ball and Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Taylor LeBlanc were attempting a traffic stop on 35 yo Abinadi White at Main and North Streets in Calais on Friday. …
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Friday, 06/05/26
Crime/Public Safety Website Tracks ICE Sightings in Maine (Maine) A new website launched by immigrant rights advocates features a map that tracks and verifies sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, officials across the state. The Portland Press Herald reports LighthouseME.org was released alongside a report that found a majority of the people in…
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Thursday, 06/04/26
Crime/Public Safety Penobscot County Sheriff Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Crash (Bradford) The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a Tuesday afternoon crash that killed a pedestrian. Authorities say the crash happened around 12:40 p.m. on Route 221 in Bradford. Preliminary findings indicate a sedan traveling south struck the pedestrian who was in the roadway. First…
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Wednesday, 06/03/26
Local Politics Fire Chief Resigns (Millinocket) Millinocket’s Fire Chief has resigned, although both he and the town are mum about why. Documents obtained by WABI show Jonathan Cote resigned on May 19th. He was placed on administrative leave on May 1st, reportedly while the town investigated a personnel matter. In a resignation agreement , Cote…
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Tuesday, 06/02/26
Crime/Public Safety Authorities Arrest Suspect Near UMaine Machias (Machias) Tense moments Monday morning as law enforcement officials searched for a wanted person near the campus of the University of Maine at Machias. An alert prompted a warning from campus police detailing a description of the suspect and saying the public should not approach the man,…
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Monday, 06/01/26
Crime/Public Safety Bomb Threat Closes MaineHealth Pen Bay (Rockport) A reported bomb threat forced a Friday morning closure of MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport to incoming patients and employees. The Pen Bay Pilot reports the hospital received a call about 5:15 a.m. reporting the potential threat. The hospital immediately enacted security protocols and worked…
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