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Drug probe in Milford leads to arrest of New York murder suspect
MILFORD — In the midst of a drug investigation, Penobscot County Sheriff’s Deputies apprehended a man wanted for murder in New York on April 29. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Devon Joseph Holmes of Brooklyn, New York, was discovered during a drug investigation by Penobscot County Sheriff’s Deputies and investigators in Milford.
Catalytic converter to blame for Penobscot County wildfires, Maine Forest Rangers say
LEE, Maine — Maine Forest Rangers said pieces of a vehicle's catalytic converter were to blame for several wildfires in Penobscot County on Thursday. Fires were reported on Route 6 in the towns of Lee and Lincoln, the agency said in a social media post. Catalytic converters are devices...
The developers of a Millinocket salmon farm say they expect to start construction next year
The developers of a large land-based salmon farm in Millinocket said they've secured nearly all of the necessary permits and expect to start on-site work later this year. The project was announced two years ago as a partnership between the company Katahdin Salmon and the nonprofit Our Katahdin. It would produce up to 10 million metric tons of salmon each year on the site of the former Great Northern Paper Mill.
Greenbush woman indicted, accused of assaulting her 14-month-old child
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Greenbush woman has been indicted on charges after she assaulted her 14-month-old. Alexandrea Sale, 29, is facing two counts of domestic violence assault. According to case notes, in late January of this year, Sale’s child was brought to the hospital with a broken arm.
Penobscot deputies seize drugs, firearms in Glenburn follow-up search
GLENBURN — Following a probation-related arrest, Penobscot County Deputy Sheriffs executed an additional search warrant on May 1, leading to the discovery of a significant quantity of suspected narcotics and firearms at the residence of Scott Senechal, 38. The search, a follow-up to Senechal’s April 29 arrest, uncovered dangerous...
Police seeking help to find a missing Greenbush man
GREENBUSH -- The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office hopes the public will help in order to find a missing man from Greenbush. 47-year-old Jeremy Hill hasn't been seen since April eighteenth. Officials say there have been extensive ground and aerial searches near his home on the Main Road. The Sheriff's criminal...
Mattawamkeag man was arrested on various drug charges
MEDWAY -- A Mattawamkeag man was arrested on Saturday in Medway on various drug charges after a traffic stop. According to police. 40-year-old Jules Michaud has been charged with nine different counts of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. This was after a police k-9 found the presence of methamphetamine, suspected heroin, fentanyl, suboxone, and multiple illegally possessed medications during a traffic stop.
Baseball Game Preview: Mattanawcook Plays at Home
Mattanawcook is 9-1 against Calais since June of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Mattanawcook Lynx will be playing at home against the Calais Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Traffic stop in Medway leads to drug arrest
EAST MILLINOCKET — On Saturday, May 11, Sgt. Gee of the East Millinocket Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Pattagumpus Road in Medway. The operator of the vehicle, identified as Jules Michaud, 40, of Mattawamkeag, was subsequently investigated. A K-9 unit from the Maine State Police was requested...
Funeral Home owner set to appear before Funeral Board for theft allegations
LINCOLN -- The owner of a Maine funeral home under investigation for theft will go before the board of funeral services tomorrow. Lincoln police Chief Mark Leonard says Harold "Chip" Lamson is suspected of misusing funds from funeral trusts established through his business. Police searched Lamson's funeral home on Lee...
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