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Augusta man arrested after 8-hour standoff in Sidney
SIDNEY (WGME) – An Augusta man is behind bars Wednesday night, accused of causing an 8-hour standoff in the town of Sidney. Investigators say Marlon Cloutier was wanted on several gun related charges when he went to a relative’s house Wednesday morning. The other family members left when...
Augusta man sentenced for choking woman
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- An Augusta man will spend two years behind bars for choking a woman and threatening her with a knife. According to the Kennebec Journal, 30-year-old Damion Sidelinger-Hanson pleaded guilty to domestic violence aggravated assault, domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, criminal restraint, domestic violence assault, improper victim contact pre-bail, and violating conditions of release.
18-year-old who died after Liberty accident saved five lives as organ donor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -The family of 18-year-old Blair Fuller-Barnard, who died in a crash in Liberty last week. is grieving. During this devastating loss, they’re sharing her story because she is also their hero. “She always just cared about what she could do to make everybody else happy. She...
Trucker acquitted in deadly crash asks for license back, but state says he contributed to accident
CONCORD, New Hampshire — A commercial truck driver who was acquitted of causing the deaths of seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire testified at a hearing Wednesday on his request to reinstate his suspended license, while a lawyer for the state said he still played a role in the 2019 crash.
Where to Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Flowers in Maine
Finding the perfect flowers for Mother's Day can sometimes be a little tough. You want your flowers to represent your deep love for your mother, the person who brought you life. Moms are pretty much the most important people in the whole wide world to us. So on this special...
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