A Gardiner house fire at 3 Dennis Avenue early Christmas Eve morning was caused by the family’s generator. The historic structure is a total loss. Two people were in the house. O and was taken to the hospital. 2 taken to hospital after fire in Gardiner https://t.co/sbBsg7P6AV — CBS 13 News (@WGME) December 25, 2022 …
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Edgecomb Child Dies Christmas Morning
On Christmas morning a 3-year-old child, after a 9-1-1 call, was found by authorities not breathing in Edgecomb. The child di pass away. From the Maine State Police: On Sunday , December 25th (Christmas) at approximately 7:37 am, the Lincoln County Communications Center received a 911 call in Edgecomb regarding a 3-year-old child that was …
Iconic Portland Headlight Damaged in Storm
Thousands lost power in Friday’s storm and the gusting winds and strong waves also caused damage to the Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth. This storm means business and is one that will go down in history! In all my life I can’t recall expirencing such force… Posted by Dave Dostie on Friday, December 23, 2022 …
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Thousands Without Power Due to Rain and Wind
Thousands of Central Maine Power customers are already without power thanks to the pounding rain and high gusting winds. The Portland Jetport has been without power through the day. Check for current outages HERE! Report an outage to CMP HERE! Central Maine Power is reporting thousands of customers without electricity Friday. CMP says restoration may …
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Rumford Shooting Update
On Tuesday, Dec. 20, 23-year-old Drew McKenna of Rumford was pronounced dead at Maine Medical Center in Portland. McKenna was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy will be performed. Mckenna was the victim of a shooting that happened Monday, Dec. 19, at a home on Rt. 2 in …
Extra Christmas Money May Be Just a Click Away
Did you know that Maine is currently holding over $307 million of unclaimed money? You may be surprised to find out you have some cash that belongs to you that is currently unclaimed. The process is real simple. Just search for you name or for a relative. Here’s the link: https://www.maineunclaimedproperty.gov/ Latest Local Central Maine …
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First Death of a Child from Flu in Maine
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has announced the first child death in Maine. They did not say old old the child who tested positive for influenza A was or where they are from. Maine has a reported 74 flu outbreaks and 133 hospitalizations of the flu during the past week. #BREAKING: The …
MEMA Urges Mainers to Prepare Ahead of Major Winter Storm
MEMA is coordinating preparedness efforts with County Emergency Management Agencies, State partners, and utility companies ahead of the storm, which will impact holiday travel. The National Weather Service reports that beginning late Thursday, heavy rain and snow melt in western Maine will lead to potential widespread flooding with numerous road closures possible. Precipitation will begin …
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Gardiner Police Chief Announces Retirement from Department
Gardiner Police Chief Chief James M. Toman, after 20 years as chief, and more than 30 serving the community, has announced he is moving on. Dear citizens of Gardiner, It has been an honor and a priviledge to wear the uniform of the Gardiner Police Department… Posted by Gardiner Police Department [ Maine ] on Thursday, …
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Massachusetts Man Arrested in Waterville on Variety of Warrants
Diego Martinez, 31, of Massachusetts had been sought by law enforcement agencies for a variety of warrants including drug trafficking and kidnapping. Earlier this week (Dec. 19) investigators from the Maine State Police, with assistance from the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, the Waterville Police Department, the Maine Warden Service, the US Border Patrol Air …
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