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Man flown to trauma hospital following ATV incident in Appleton
APPLETON — A 19-year-old male was flown to Eastern Maine Medical Center via LifeFlight of Maine after the four-wheeler he’d been operating landed on top of him, late Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024. The male, who does not live in the Appleton area, had been far ahead of...
Maine man accused of firing shots, harassing neighbors, and assaulting game warden
VIENNA (WGME) -- A Maine man is accused of harassing his neighbors, firing shots, breaking the window of a police cruiser, and kicking a game warden in Vienna. The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office responded to Ithiel Gordon Road around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday for a report about a man harassing his neighbors and firing shots near a home.
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST Belfast Police reported the following activity April 22 - May 15. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 22. Sarah Hill, 62, of Rutledge, Pennsylvania, was...
New warden named for Maine State Prison amid hazing, misconduct investigation
WARREN, Maine — The Maine Department of Corrections has named a new Warden for the Maine State Prison in Warren. Nathan Thayer will officially take over on Monday, May 20. He began his career at the Maine Correctional Center in 2006 and held several positions, including director of security. For the last three years, he has been the jail administrator for the York County Jail.
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