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February 3, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Old Orchard Beach, Maine Old Orchard Beach Fire Department crews responded Tuesday morning to a reported structure fire at 198 East Grand Ave., Unit C, where firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire inside a small single-story structure. The fire was brought under control late morning, and the scene was cleared shortly after noon, fire officials said. Key Points Date/time reported: Feb. 3, 2026, approximately 10:34 a.m. Locatio

February 2, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Topsham, Maine Topsham Police said officers investigated a bomb threat reported at Topsham-based schools early Monday after voice messages were left claiming bombs had been placed on campus. Police said no suspicious items were found and the threat is not considered credible. Key Points Incident date/time: Feb. 2, 2026, at about 5:30 a.m. Location: Topsham, Maine (Topsham-based schools) Reported threat type: Bomb threat communicated

February 2, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Portland, Maine Portland Police said a Falmouth man was arrested Sunday after officers responded to a reported disturbance in the Munjoy Hill area and later located the suspect, who fled from police before being taken into custody following a crash involving an electric scooter and a police cruiser. Key Points Date/time of initial call: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 12:54 p.m. Initial location: 64 Munjoy South Street, Portland Allegations

January 29, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media North Berwick, Maine Noble Middle & High School reported that a Noble High School senior died on January 29, 2026, as a result of a car/train accident. The district extended condolences to the student’s family and friends and said the student was a valued member of the school community. Key Points Date reported: Jan. 29, 2026 Incident type: Motor vehicle accident with a train involved (train vs. truck reported via radio traffic) Loca

January 27, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media Norway, Maine Fire investigators say a structure fire on Everett Drive in Norway was caused by efforts to thaw frozen pipes using heaters and electrical heat tape, and the fire has been ruled accidental. Key Points Date/time: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2025 at approximately 3:49 p.m. Location: Everett Drive, Norway Agencies involved: Norway Fire Department; Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire conditions: Heavy fire conditions reported on ar

January 27, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Portland, Maine Nine people were arrested Tuesday afternoon after Portland Police responded to a protest at Senator Susan Collins’ office inside One Canal Plaza, police said. Key Points Date/time: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 at 1:03 p.m. Location: Sen. Collins’ office, 8th floor, One Canal Plaza, Portland Reported crowd size: Approximately 50 people Warning given: Protesters told they could be charged with Criminal Trespass if they did no

January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Laconia, New Hampshire A Belmont man was arrested Friday night after a State Police pursuit through multiple Lakes Region communities ended when the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole in Laconia, authorities said. Key Points Date/time: 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 Initial location: Laconia, New Hampshire Pursuit route: Laconia → Gilford → back to Laconia End location: Bowman Street, Laconia Outcome: Vehicle crashed into a teleph

January 27, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Littleton, New Hampshire Four people were arrested Tuesday in connection with an organized retail crime investigation involving thefts reported at the Home Depot in Littleton during November and December 2025, according to the Littleton Police Department. Key Points Date of arrests: January 27, 2026 Location: Littleton, New Hampshire Reported theft timeframe: November–December 2025 Business involved: Home Depot (Littleton) Primary ch

January 26, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Bangor, Maine Authorities confirmed Monday afternoon that a single aircraft crashed while departing Bangor International Airport Sunday night, resulting in a large emergency response and an ongoing federal investigation. Key Points Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026 Time: Approximately 7:45 p.m. Location: Bangor International Airport (BGR), Bangor, Maine Aircraft: Bombardier CL600 Occupants: Six people on board Outcome: All occupants are