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Man crashes into building in Milford
MILFORD, Maine (WABI) - A man was hospitalized after crashing into a building in Milford just before midnight Friday. Milford Fire Department and Penobscot County Sheriffs responded to the scene where a sedan went several feet into a brick building at 35 Main Road. Officials found that the fifty-two-year-old Wayne...
Where is Jeremy? Search intensifies for missing Maine man
GREENBUSH, Maine — There is a new plea for help finding a missing man from Greenbush. Jeremy Hill, 47, has not been seen since April 18. Wednesday, the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office said they, and Hill's family, are asking anyone with information to come forward. Hill is described as...
Penobscot Valley Hospital names news CEO
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Penobscot Valley Hospital has a new CEO. Melissa Pelkey, a registered nurse, will serve as the hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer. Pelkey is currently serving as the Chief Nursing Officer. PVH says she will transition into her new role around July 1. The hospital says...
Growing concerns over repeat offenders in Maine violating bail conditions
HOLDEN (WVII) -- Police in Penobscot County say there are growing concerns over an increase in repeat offenders being on the streets and violating bail conditions. The Holden Police Department says they've arrested several people for violating bail conditions recently. "This trend of people being arrested on multiple counts of...
East Millinocket WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
HOWLAND, Maine (WABI) - Alan Gagnon is celebrating 100. “I mean it’s alright. I’m looking to be 200,” said Alan Gagnon, celebrating his birthday. Gagnon grew up outside of Fort Kent on a potato farm before he and his three brothers told their mother they were going to Southern Maine to work on a farm.
Man arrested after lengthy standoff in Levant
LEVANT (WGME) -- A Maine man is in custody after an hours-long standoff with police in Levant. The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence assault around 10 a.m. on Wednesday on South Levant Road. Deputies were able to remove a female victim from the scene. They say...
Medway Fire urges smoking safety following apartment fire
MEDWAY, Maine (WABI) - A fire damaged an apartment building in Medway Sunday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the building on Pattagumpus where a fire started in a cigarette butt container and spread to the building itself. Medway Fire says that damage to the building and deck was minor thanks to...
A lasting legacy at Thompson Free Library
You know that moment in May when you look out the window or glance around on your walk and all of a sudden everything is green again? The shift is palpable and welcome. That’s kind of how it’s been since news broke about the late Paula Willoughby’s generous donation to the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft that will allow residents of Piscataquis and Penobscot Counties to get free library cards. We’ve been busy signing people up. They’re excited and grateful — so are we.
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