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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 [...]

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 [...]

Police: Glenburn Girl's Name in National Missing Persons Database [NEW PHOTOS]

Cindy Campbell — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:49:42 +0000

Scarborough police say they have confirmation from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department that the name of a missing girl from Glenburn is on a national missing persons list. Nichole Cable was last seen in her driveway on Sunday evening, when she told her mother she was meeting up with someone she knows. The southern Maine department put [...]

Marvin Tarbox Memorial Ride This Sunday

JR Mitchell — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:27:21 +0000

This Sunday, May 19th, The Low XII Riders, the Central/Northern Maine Chapter of the Widow’s Sons Masonic Motorcycle Riders Association will host the 2nd Annual Marvin Tarbox Memorial Ride, and all are invited to attend! Marvin Tarbox was a member of the Anah Go-Karts Unit, a brother, and most importantly a friend. Marvin lost his life [...]

Kickoff Celebration for Ellsworth's Knowlton Community Park Is This Sunday!

DJ Fred — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:10:30 +0000

The BIG Kickoff Celebration for what will be the amazing new Knowlton Community Park is this Sunday (5/19) between 1 and 4pm! The location will be right there at the current park on State Street in Ellsworth! It's free and everyone is invited to attend!

Twenty five years ago folks in the Ellsworth area got together to build the Jump Playground, and yes I was one of those people on site that day with hammer in hand

Mom Pleads for Information on Whereabouts of Daughter

Susan Patten — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:29 +0000

A mother desperate to find her daughter has turned to police and social media to get help. Kristine Wiley says her 15 year old daughter has not been heard from since Sunday night. Initially, Wiley turned to social media after talking with authorities and the post suggested her daughter Nichole Cable was with a teenage [...]

Brewer Fire Promotes the Knox Box

Susan Patten — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:28:21 +0000

So what do you think happens if you have a medical emergency and the fire department responds, but you can’t make it to the door? Brewer Deputy Fire Chief Ralph Cammack says you have two options. “Basically if there is a problem we’re not going to wait for a key holder. We’re just going to [...]