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Family of Lewiston, Maine, shooter testifies about struggle to get him help before the tragedy
In emotional testimony Thursday morning, family members of Robert Card, the man responsible for two shootings that left 18 people dead in Lewiston, Maine, testified before the independent commission formed to investigate the October 25, 2023, mass shootings.
No one hurt in large warehouse fire in central Maine
WINSLOW, Maine — No one was injured after a fire broke out inside a large warehouse at an industrial complex on the riverfront in Winslow. Crews from multiple towns responded around 10 a.m. after recycled fiber bails that caught on fire were reported at the complex where Marden's Surplus & Salvage warehouse is. It's still not clear who owns or operates the building where the fire started.
Two hospitalized following crash in China
CHINA, Maine (WABI) - Two people were injured after a head-on crash in China Monday afternoon. Multiple departments responded to Vassalboro Road just after 4 p.m. One driver had to be freed from their vehicle and was later flown to a hospital. The driver of the other car was also...
Waldoboro man sentenced to 15 months in prison for role in January 6th riots
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine man who pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots has been sentenced to 15 months in prison. According to the court documents, Matthew Brackley of Waldoboro assaulted two officers during the riot and led a crowd towards the Senate before being pushed back by chemical spray.
Fallen law enforcement commemorated at 32nd memorial service
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - National Police Week falls on May 15 this year, a yearly remembrance event to commemorate all law enforcement lives lost in the line of duty. The 32nd annual Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Observance was held in Augusta Tuesday morning. Eighty-eight names on the Maine Law...
Maine Criminal Justice Academy to graduate 68 cadets May 17
On Friday, May 17, 68 police Cadets will graduate from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The BLETP is an 18-week residential training program that began in January with 72 cadets. 68 Cadets will graduate Friday. The 45th BLETP represents 44...
Gardiner police seek to identify woman in Hannaford incident
GARDINER — The Gardiner Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman related to an incident at the local Hannaford supermarket on May 9. Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the incident but urge anyone with information about the woman or an associated vehicle to contact the police.
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