Author: Sonnie Shepherd
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03/06/26
Crime/Public Safety Hampden Public Safety Good Neighbor Program (Hampden) The Hampden Public Safety Department is living up to their name through The Good Neighbor Program, designed to provide support to families affected by Alzheimer’s, related dementia and other memory or cognitive impairment issues. Any Hampden resident with such issues is eligible to enroll. Persons with…
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03/05/26
Local Politics War Powers Resolution Vote (Washington, DC) The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday voted 52-48 to defeat a “discharge” motion to move a war powers resolution that would have forced President Trump to receive congressional approval before launching more attacks against Iran. Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins towed the party line, while Independent Senator Angus…
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Wednesday, 03/04
Crime/Public Safety Agents Arrest Three on Drug Charges (Baileyville) A weeklong investigation into suspected drug trafficking at a Baileyville motel has led to the arrest of three people on rug-related charges. Public Safety Information Officer Shannon Moss tells Downeast Digest, MDEA agents were assisted by multiple other agencies Monday in arresting 36 yo Katherine Smith…
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03/03/26
Crime/Public Safety Deer Isle Man Charged (Deer Isle) Authorities have charged a Deer Isle man in connection with vandalism at a Stonington market. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office tells Downeast Digest vandalism causing thousands in damage was reported at the Burnt Cove Market in the early morning hours Sunday. It’s believed 31 yo Mark Vallejos…
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03/02/26
Crime/Public Safety Memorial Held for Highway Workers (Fairfield) A memorial procession Saturday honored the memory of two Maine Department of Transportation workers killed when a driver apparently ignored cones and barrelled into a construction zone, striking a semi and forcing the two workers over a barrier onto the road below. The procession traveled from the…
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02/27/26
Crime/Public Safety FBI Investigates Border Incident (Lubec) The FBI is investigating a Sunday incident in which a person allegedly ran the border and assaulted a US Customs and Border Protection officer in Lubec. The Bangor Daily News was the first to report the story and issued an update Thursday. They say an officer reportedly pursued…
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02/26/26
Crime/Public Safety Authorities Arrest Suspect in Murder of Maine Philanthropist (Baltimore) Authorities in Maryland have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Maine philanthropist Robert Fuller, Jr. Fuller, Jr. was shot and killed at a senior living facility in Potomac, Maryland on February 14th. 22 yo Maurquise Emillo James was taken into custody…
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02/25/26
Crime/Public Safety Multiple Agencies Participate in Steuben Drug Arrest (Steuben) Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in a drug bust in Steuben last week. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday issued a press release, saying they were conducting a warrant check at 71 Augusta Drive when deputies observed suspected drug paraphernalia, which led to a…
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02/24/26
Crime/Public Safety February Storm (Maine) Some 35 million people from Maryland to Maine yesterday hunkered down among blizzard warnings. Flights were delayed, and crews stood by to plow and restore power. Here in Downeast Maine, the winds began early, the snow taking its time and arriving hard and heavy during the late morning. The impact…
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Monday, 02/23/26
Crime/Public Safety Winter Storm Barrels into Northeast (Ellsworth) Hope you can stay in today! Lots of closings and cancellations. A winter storm is expected to bring high winds and significant snowfall to the region today. Look for winds gusting up to 50 mph or more, causing widespread power outages and snow dropping between 3 to…
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Downeast Digest~ Sonnie Shepherd 