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Fake Maine License Plate: Wonder If She Spelled 'Vacationland' Correctly?

Mac Dickson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:04:29 +0000

Maine state trooper Eric Paquette noticed something a bit strange this week on a vehicle recently in Greene. He spotted a fake license plate. It wasn’t just fake…it was a fake to end all fakes. The forged plate was on the mini-van of Susan Powell of Albany Township and it was hand- drawn. It was [...]

School Lockdown in Norridgewock Over Mistaken Threat

Renee Nelson — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:30:35 +0000

Parents were scared as word spread about a lockdown at Mill Stream Elementary School in Norridgewock, Monday March 4th. Over 100 parents crowded around a police perimeter and waited to hear news from inside the school. It was not a drill, but thankfully, it was not what officials originally had feared. According to the KJ, here is what [...]

Maine State Police Cracking Down On Seat Belt Violators

Andy Capwell — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:30:17 +0000

The Maine State Police are cracking down on seat belt violators. Troopers recently issued tickets for seat belt violations to 13 drivers while on patrol between Scarborough and Falmouth on Interstate 295.

Major Accident Closes I-295 Near Falmouth

Andy Capwell — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:19:28 +0000

The snow has started flying with blizzard warnings posted for much of the state. An unexpected burst of snow started just in time for the Friday morning commute and it has led to a major car accident on I-295.

Police Investigating Fuel Thefts from Area Homes + Businesses

Andy Capwell — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:50:13 +0000

Maine State Police and police officers from Mexico, Jay and Dixfield are investigating thefts of diesel fuel. According to the Lewiston Sun-Journal, the stolen diesel fuel is being resold as heating oil for furnaces.

Lewiston Police Arrest Man After Armed Standoff

Andy Capwell — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:53:22 +0000

There was an armed standoff last night at the Morning Star Motel in Lewiston last night. The police had blocked off a section of Lisbon Road near the motel and surrounded the building with guns drawn. Lewiston police were joined by the Maine State Police Tactical Team to assist in the operation.