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Body of missing Massachusetts hiker discovered in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
Fish and Game said searchers were directed to explore a new area after some gear and a jacket believed to have belonged to William Donovan were found in a river over the weekend by hikers.
Gorham police search for missing teen last seen on RT. 202
GORHAM — On May 12, at around 9 a.m., the Gorham Police Department received a report of a missing teenager, Peter Stuart, who was last observed the previous day at approximately 2 p.m. walking on RT. 202. Sgt. Kaitlyn Crawford, the officer in charge of the case, stated that...
Parents frustrated over plan to consolidate elementary schools in RSU 17
WEST PARIS (WGME) – There was frustration Monday night in West Paris over a potential plan to consolidate elementary schools in the area. The town is part of RSU 17, a spread-out school district made up of eight different towns. Right now, residents say each town has its own...
Driver faces multiple charges after pedestrian suffers serious injuries in Westbrook crash
WESTBROOK, Maine — A woman from Limington is facing multiple felony charges after police say a vehicle she was driving hit a pedestrian in Westbrook. The crash happened on Warren Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, Westbrook police said in a release Monday. Police said an investigation found...
‘Unprepared’ Boston-area hikers rescued from notoriously challenging N.H. trail
The group, which included young teens, called for help as they tried to descend one of New Hampshire's most difficult trails Saturday night. Conservation officers rescued a group of “unprepared” hikers, which included multiple teenagers, late Saturday night in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The New Hampshire...
Police departments work to cover territory in Oxford County after 12 officers placed on administrative leave
OXFORD COUNTY, Maine — Jeffrey Campbell was fortunate Norway's police department and town office is in the same building. He's the interim town manager, which carries even more responsibilities below it like road commissioner, in addition to being police chief. "It's presented some different challenges, but it's a lot...
New Hampshire fugitive considered armed and dangerous, public warned not to approach
CONCORD — The New Hampshire Department of Corrections is actively seeking the public’s help in locating Keith Alan Hutchings, a fugitive wanted for parole violations and considered armed and dangerous. Hutchings, 32, is wanted for violating the terms of his parole related to a prior conviction of first-degree...
Paris honors Deputy Chief Buffington with procession and final lap at speedway
PARIS (WGME) - Firefighters in Paris are honoring a longtime member who sadly died last month. Deputy Chief William Buffington worked for the Paris Fire Department for 57 years. Saturday morning, a procession with area fire crews traveled through town and took one final lap at Oxford Plains Speedway. Buffington...
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