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Police: Multiple people victimized by Maine funeral home owner accused of theft
LINCOLN, Maine — Police on Thursday said they are investigating a Maine funeral home owner for theft. Harold "Chip" Lawson, who owns Lamson Funeral Home, misused funds from funeral trusts established through the business, the Lincoln Police Department said in a statement. The funeral home has locations in Lincoln, Millinocket, and Danforth, according to its website.
Wildlife biologist with 50 years of experience has no plans to retire
CALAIS, Maine (WABI) - Maurry Mills is anything but a stranger to the great outdoors. “When I was born, my parents actually lived in what’s now part of a national wildlife refuge in New Jersey, so when I grew up, I was always kind of drawn to the outdoors and to wildlife,” says USFW Wildlife Biologist Maury Mills.
Baseball Game Preview: Calais Leaves Home
The Calais Blue Devils will head out on the road to take on the Jonesport-Beals Royals at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'. Last Friday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Calais had...
Softball Recap: Calais snaps eight-game streak of losses on the road
Calais came into Monday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Jonesport-Beals Royals 4-3. For Calais, this counts as revenge for the 14-4 loss Jonesport-Beals walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Baileyville’s Betty Troiani continues 64-year candlepin bowling career
BAILEYVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Baileyville’s Betty Troiani has been bowling for 64 years. “Well, I had always liked sports. I had never touched a bowling ball or had been in a bowling alley. A woman came in to where I was working and asked if I’d like to bowl. I said yeah, so I came on bowling as a bottom bowler. I bowled that first half. I substituted about every night, and I went up to captain. I stayed there for a long time, and now I’m older. I’m going down, but I’m still in first place, so not too bad for an 89-year-old,” said Troiani.
‘He should be ashamed of himself:’ Investigation into theft by Maine funeral home owner continues
LINCOLN, Maine (WABI) - Authorities say Harold “Chip” Lamson is under investigation for theft and is also facing several complaints filed against him with the Maine Board of Funeral Services. Through a Freedom of Access Act request, TV5 obtained copies of nine complaints filed against Lamson. One was...
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