Sexual Assault Crisis + Support Center Celebrity Dinner

The Annual Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center Celebrity Dinner is Saturday, September 18 at the Augusta Civic Center. It is one the organizations major fundraisers and a huge awareness event. It’s a fun and helpful way to support those affected by sexual violence. This year’s theme is the Kentucky Derby! More Local Community Events …

Temple Child Died from Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Yesterday, June 17, Maine State Police’s Major Crimes Unit was called to assist the Franklin County’s Sheriff’s Office with an accidental shooting that happened at a Forest Hill Road home in Temple. After conducting interviews and collecting evidence State Police believe the child died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. Other family members were in …

Neighborhood Tips Lead to Bangor Drug Bust

Craig Pelkey, 53, and Sarah Denbow, 37, both of Bangor were arrested today, June 16, and charged with trafficking in fentanyl. Seized as part of this investigation was nearly 1.5 pounds of fentanyl. MDEA agents of the Bangor-based North Central Task Force, have for the past several months been investigating a group believed to be …

Oakland Waterfront Park Summer Concerts Back for 2021

Get ready to enjoy free concerts every Thursday starting July 8 at the Oakland Waterfront Park. The fun returns to the shores of the Messalonskee Lake after a year off because of the pandemic. The Oakland Parks and Recreation Department present the summer series July 8 to Aug. 26, starting at 6pm each evening. According …

MDEA Drug Seizure Involves Winthrop Man

John Katula, 46, of Winthrop has been arrested as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Last night, June 16, agents from the York District Task Force observed a vehicle in Sanford operated by Katula. Agents were aware that Katula had an expired Maine driver’s license. Katula was also known to have bail conditions for …

You Could Win Cash in the ‘Vaccinationland Sweepstakes’

Gov. Janet Mills today, June 16, announced the “Don’t Miss Your Shot: Vaccinationland Sweepstakes,” a statewide program to encourage Maine people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. One vaccinated winner in Maine will receive $1 for every person vaccinated in the state by July 4. That means the more people vaccinated, the higher the grand prize …

Maine’s Emergency Responders See Increase in Drivers Failing to ‘Move Over’

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety wants to remind drivers to put safety first. One of the most dangerous parts of an emergency responders’ job is stepping out on the side of the road, whether it is for a traffic stop, to assist a motorist or to investigate a crash. Failing to follow this law …

‘Back To Work’ Program to Pay Mainers to Go Back to Work

Unemployed Mainers could get up to $1,500 to start a new job now through June 30. The Mills Administration says the new program aims to help unemployed residents get back to work. According to Maine.gov: The “Back to Work” program, administered by the Maine Department of Labor and the Department of Economic and Community Development, …

Juneteenth to Be State Holiday in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill that will make Juneteenth, the day that has come to mark the end of slavery in the U.S., a state holiday. The law will not take effect until June 19, 2022. According to the Press Herald: Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, …