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Orono Man Charged with Glenburn Teen's Murder

Susan Patten — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:54:33 +0000

BANGOR, Maine — Police have charged an Orono man with murder in connection with the death of a missing 15-year-old Glenburn girl, whose body police believe they found last night in the woods of Old Town. Kyle Dube, 20, turned himself into authorities on May 17 on unrelated charges, according to state police. Dube is [...]

Body Discovered Believed To Be Missing Glenburn Teen's; Positive ID Pending

Susan Patten — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:04:21 +0000

Around 9:30 last night Maine Wardens discovered a body in an undisclosed wooded area.

While a positive identification has not yet been made, police have notified the family that they believe the body is that of 15-year-old Nichole Cable who's been the subject of an intense search effo

Cyber Bullying Open Forum in Brewer This Week (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:46:52 +0000

An open forum and training session will be held in Brewer this week to teach parents and educators about cyber bullying. Maine author Kay Stephenson will discuss what cyber-bullying is and how to prevent it from happening to the kids in your life. The reality of bullying and peer pressure is much different than when [...]

A Komen Maine Grant Helps Under-Served Women Downeast Get Screenings for Breast Health

Susan Patten — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:28:56 +0000

1 in every 8 women will be impacted by breast cancer in her lifetime and a grant from the Maine Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation will help women in Hancock and Washington counties receive breast health screenings.

A collaborative effort between Maine Coast Memorial

Hundreds Answer the Call to Search for Missing Glenburn Teen + A Mom Says Thanks

Susan Patten — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:40:46 +0000

She’s been living a mother’s worst nightmare this past week, and yet Kristine Wiley’s been on site today thanking the volunteers who have stopped to bring her words of encouragement before setting out to search for clues in the disappearance of her daughter. Early this morning, hundreds of civilian volunteers answered the call from the [...]

Sheriff's Office Needs Volunteers for Ground Search

Cindy Campbell — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:26:57 +0000

Photos courtesy of Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Update in the case of missing teen Nichole Cable – the Warden’s Service is asking for volunteers for a ground search on Sunday. Lieutenant Kevin Adam of the Warden’s Service is looking for volunteers to conduct ground searches in the Glenburn area. Those who wish to assist [...]

Police Seek Pickup in Case of Missing Glenburn Girl

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:29:44 +0000

Police are looking for information on a black Ford Ranger, or similar pickup in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old Nichole Cable of Glenburn. Penobscot County Sheriff Glenn Ross says they're not looking for reports of everyone who owns a similar vehicle, but rather information on whether anyone else saw this particular vehicle in the area of Rogers Market on Sunday night/Monday morning.

Wardens Service Using Planes and K-9 Units to Search for Missing Teen

Cindy Campbell — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:09:21 +0000

At a press conference on Thursday, police updated the media on the investigation into the disappearance of 15-year-old Nichole Cable of Glenburn. Penobscot County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Troy Morton says the tip line has been busy and now the Warden's Service is working to follow up on all the leads.

Massive Solar Flares Erupt as Maine's PUC Investigates Cost to Protect Electric Infrastructure

Susan Patten — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:58:24 +0000

Electro Magnetic Pulse, or EMP, has been identified as a possible threat to our electric infrastructure and one way an EMP can occur is as the result of a solar flare.

Currently NASA is monitoring massive solar flares that have erupted from the sun over the past few days. Luckily, the coronal mass ejections have not been directed toward earth but many scientists worry that if a powerful flare is directed toward earth it could have a major impact on the electric power system.

Police Expand Search for Missing Glenburn Teen, Enlist FBI + Warden Service

Susan Patten — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:16:33 +0000

Police have expanded their search for a missing Glenburn girl, enlisting the help of several outside law enforcement agencies including the FBI and the Maine Warden Service. During a Wednesday afternoon news conference, Kristine Wiley, the visibly distraught mother of 15-year-old Nichole Cable, made an impassioned plea for her daughter to return home. Nichole was last [...]