Townsquare News Staff
Mills Opens All Inland Waters To Fishing, Waives License Requirement
Gov. Janet Mills on Friday directed Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso to open all inland waters for fishing and to waive the requirement that anglers need a recreational fishing license to fish the inland waters.
University of Maine Student Charged in Dorm Fire
A University of Maine student faces charges after a fire at one of the Orono campus' dormitories late Tuesday night.
David Szucs, 19, is charged with criminal mischief and reckless conduct, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Fire Investigators say he placed a battery pack inside a microwave oven in a common room at Knox Hall...
Victim in Millinocket Shooting Dies; Bangor Man Faces Charges
The man who was shot in Millinocket last weekend had died.
Mount Desert Crews Respond To ‘Powdery Substance’ at Town Office
Police say there is no threat to the community after a white powdery substance was found inside a banker's bag at the Mount Desert Municipal Building on Tuesday.
12-Year-Old Eddington Girl Seriously Burned in Brush Fire
A 12-year-old Eddington girl was seriously burned Monday morning as a brush pile in her yard was being burned, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race Canceled
The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department, in consultation with City staff and safety teams, has made the decision to cancel the 54th Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, which was originally scheduled for April 18, 2020.
Bangor Man Charged with Aggravated Attempted Murder in Shooting
A Bangor man has been charged in connection with a shooting inside a home in Millinocket Sunday afternoon where another man was seriously wounded, according to police.
Rhode Island Man Dies in Baxter Snowmobile Crash
T2 R9 WELS, Maine – A 22-year-old Rhode Island Man died Saturday afternoon when his snowmobile went off trail and struck a tree at a high rate of speed in the southern end of Baxter State Park.
Serious Crash Shuts Down Interstate in Orono; Driver Airlifted to Hospital
Police say the single vehicle and its lone occupant were reported off the road at mile marker 191 in Orono at 12:51 p.m. The interstate was closed so the person could be transported to an area hospital via helicopter.
Police Charge Hermon Woman in Alleged Jewelry Theft
A Hermon woman faces a felony theft charge after police say she stole a $15,000 diamond ring among other items.