CRIME & SAFETY
First responders now on scene of a serious crash along I-95
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - State Troopers are now on the scene of a serious crash along I-95, near exit 199. According to information reaching our newsroom, the accident happened just before 6 o’clock on Thursday morning. There is no information as to how many vehicles were involved. We will...
2 dead when Jeep crashes on I-95 in Maine, police say
Two people died when a driver lost control of his Jeep on Interstate 95 in Old Town, Maine, early Thursday, state police said. Both the driver, Patrick McMullin, an 18-year-old from Howland, and his passenger, Treasa Savage, an 18-year-old from Lincoln, were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Investigators...
Brewer man convicted of killing infant son appeals conviction
BANGOR (WGME) -- A Brewer man convicted of manslaughter for causing his 6-week-old son’s death by violently shaking him is appealing his conviction. In September 2023, Ronald Harding was sentenced to 15 years in prison with all but 8.5 years suspended followed by six years of probation. In March...
Emergency training takes place at BIA
BANGOR--The Bangor International Airport was swarming with police, fire fighters, and emergency personnel as airport officials conducted a full scale emergency exercise on Tuesday. Due to the airport's runway rehabilitation project, there were no flights scheduled at BIA for most of the day, which allowed the staff the ability to...
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