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WATCH: Clumsy Thief Caught on Camera Robbing Maine Smoke Shop
According to WGME, law enforcement officials are seeking an extremely uncoordinated thief who was recently captured on surveillance footage fumbling and spilling cartons of cigarettes onto the floor during an attempted robbery at a local smoke shop. The police were called in for a "smash and grab" at the Maine...
Midcoast Railservice looks to forge on after equipment issue and Dragon Cement plant’s impending closure
Something did not feel as peppy, Midcoast Railservice Vice President and co-founder George Betke recalled an engineer saying after the last Coastliner passenger run in October, a Damariscotta Pumpkinfest excursion. Turned out, there was a problem with one of two engines on the reversible, self-propelled, low-emission car that had drawn riders’ praise from Wiscasset and elsewhere on the Rockland Branch this summer and fall.
Burglary Suspect Struggles with Cigarette Cartons in Comical Slip and Slide Incident
Watch a hilarious burglary attempt go awry as the suspect struggles to grab cigarette cartons, slipping and sliding all over the place. Despite the chaos, not much was actually stolen, according to Rockland, Maine police. A must-watch for a good laugh! #shorts.
It’s Fish Fry Friday at Graffam Bros Seafood Market!!!
Crab Cakes - $4.95 each. Our kitchen is open from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. The market is open all day from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. We also stock lots of Scandinavian treats and gifts, Bixby chocolates, a great selection of beer and wine. Graffam Bros Seafood Market, 211...
Community Gathers to Honor and Remember Amy Nickerson
• Communities in Newport, Maine came together to mourn and remember Amy Nickerson, who was shot and killed in a domestic homicide in Searsmont. • A vigil was held at Anglers Restaurant in Newport to honor Amy, where coworkers, regulars, and loved ones gathered to celebrate her life and share their favorite memories of her.
Whitefield Considers Hosting Delta Ambulance Satellite Location
Chip Getchell, quality control manager at Delta Ambulance, and Chuck Vaughan, Coopers Mills Fire Department Association member, spoke to the Whitefield Select Board on Tuesday, Nov. 21 about a possible future for Delta Ambulance in Coopers Mills. According to Getchell, Delta Ambulance is in the process of selling its Augusta...
Read & Watch – How to train your dragon
Friday, December 29 – 5:30 p.m. Dinner & Discussion – 6:00 p.m. Watch the Movie. For our next Read & Watch event, we’ll be reading the action-packed, hilarious, and perfectly illustrated novel How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell and watching the movie adaptation of this modern classic novel beloved by children around the world.
Deer Breaks Into TJ Maxx Store
When police responded to an alarm call at a TJ Maxx in Rockland, Maine on Thanksgiving Day last week, they weren't sure what exactly they would find. The alarm hadn't been tripped by a burglar but instead, it was a different kind of break-in -- a white-tailed deer.
Rockland Police Arrest Man Accused of Vandalizing Buildings and Vehicles
Catch the latest update on the Rockland vandalism case. Authorities have apprehended an individual linked to numerous reports of defaced buildings and vehicles last October. The suspect now faces charges of aggravated criminal mischief. Tune in for more details.
Spike in death investigations highlights Maine medical examiner’s limited staff, budget
A murder-suicide in Searsmont. A caretaker who allegedly murdered two patients in Denmark. An isolated shooting in Biddeford. These are just some details of the nine death investigations reported by the Maine Department of Public Safety between Nov. 21 and Nov. 28 — just one week. Most of them were ruled homicides; a seeming deluge […] The post Spike in death investigations highlights Maine medical examiner’s limited staff, budget appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Maine State Police Are Looking for a Stolen Tiny House and Rockland Police Need Your Help
The Maine State Police are asking the public for help in a recent theft case. They are trying to find a tiny home that was stolen from Range E Road in Limerick between Saturday, November 25, 2023, and Tuesday morning November 28, 2023.
The Enduring Legacy of Sennebec Hill Farm: A Tapestry of Memories, Mysteries, and Natural Splendor
Appleton's Sennebec Hill Farm is a living mosaic of natural beauty and local folklore, where every tree and trail has a story to tell. The hill's legends, shaped by the recollections of residents like John Clark, transcend mere geography, becoming a spiritual canvas for the community's shared history. From the Civil War-era Gushee Family Home to the Whitney Farm, these landmarks are imbued with the essence of the hill, reflecting the changes and challenges faced by those who worked the land.
All-composite materials for a new lobster boat, and a rebuild
The Melody Marie II arrived at Friendship Boats in Friendship, Maine, about noon on Nov. 28. The 33’x13’ Young Brothers lobster boat was built in the late 1980s and was recently sold by her owner, a lobsterman who Friendship Boat’s Randy Young describes as “one of the oldest fishermen in the harbor and then he retired.”
Lincoln County family revitalizes historic store in downtown Jefferson
JEFFERSON, Maine — The restoration of a historic store in Jefferson has brought life back to its downtown community and filled a void for nearby residents. The Jefferson Market and General Store has long been a fixture in some capacity, in downtown Jefferson. That is until a few years ago when the store suddenly closed and fell into disrepair.
Couple to pay $215K for applying herbicides on neighbor's property in Camden
CAMDEN (BDN) -- A St. Louis, Missouri couple with property in Camden will pay more than $215,200 after violating shoreland zoning laws by cutting down trees and applying herbicides on a neighbor’s property that’s near a local beach. Under a consent agreement with the town, Arthur and Amelia...