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September 10, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Kennebunk, Maine A Massachusetts man has been charged with a felony following an investigation into two bomb threats that forced the evacuation and closure of the Kennebunk Town Hall Complex in August. Kennebunk Police identified the man as Andres Gaviria Arango, 25, and said he has been charged with Terrorizing, a Class C felony. Key Points • Bomb threats received: August 12, 2026 • Location: Kennebunk Town Hall Complex • Town Hal

September 9, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Bow, New Hampshire State, local and federal authorities executed a search warrant at a Bow spa Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected human trafficking and prostitution-related offenses, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. No arrests have been made at this time, and authorities said the investigation remains active. Key Points • Search warrant executed: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Location:

September 9, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Waterboro, Maine The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a small wildland fire in Waterboro after firefighters discovered what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail in the debris. Investigators identified a 17-year-old juvenile as being responsible for the fire. Authorities said the juvenile and the juvenile’s parents are cooperating with the investigation. Key Points • Fire reported: Monday, September 8, at approximately

September 9, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Lewiston, Maine The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire at a condemned Main Street building in Lewiston that investigators determined was intentionally set. No injuries were reported, and authorities are asking anyone with information or who noticed suspicious activity in the area to contact investigators. Key Points • Fire reported: Tuesday, September 8, at approximately 9:00 p.m. • Location: 425 Main Street,

September 5, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Lebanon, Maine Four patients were transported following a serious multi-vehicle crash in Lebanon during a 36-minute period in which Lebanon Fire-EMS and mutual aid agencies were simultaneously handling three high-priority emergencies. One patient from the crash was critically injured and transported by Maine LifeFlight. Three additional patients were transported with non-life-threatening injuries. Key Points • Three high-priority em

September 5, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Limington, Maine Maine State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a pickup truck involved in a Friday morning crash in Limington that left another driver seriously injured. Police say the pickup continued from the scene after allegedly forcing a Subaru off the roadway, where it struck a tree and caught fire. Key Points • Crash occurred: Friday, September 4, at approximately 5:30 a.m. • Location: Area of

September 4, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Lewiston, Maine Maine State Police have identified the man killed in a September 2 shooting outside the Blue Goose Tavern in Lewiston as 37-year-old Travis Hunter of Lisbon. An autopsy determined Hunter’s death was a homicide. A woman who was also injured in the shooting was treated at the hospital and later released. Key Points • Shooting occurred: Wednesday, September 2, at approximately 12:58 a.m. • Location: Outside the Blue Goo

September 4, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Winslow, Maine The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an early morning fire at a residence on Shorey Road in Winslow that had been vacant for several years. No injuries were reported. Key Points • Fire reported: Friday, September 4, at approximately 12:27 a.m. • Location: 130 Shorey Road, Winslow • Heavy fire was showing from the roof and front portion of the residence • Home has been vacant for several years • Elect

September 2, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Unity, Maine Working smoke alarms are being credited with providing critical early warning during a fire at a two-unit residential building in Unity early Tuesday morning, allowing occupants to safely escape before the fire spread further. No injuries were reported, and responding firefighters were able to quickly locate and suppress the fire. The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office said the combination of early detection and a rapid

September 2, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Lewiston, Maine One man was killed and a woman was injured in an overnight shooting outside the Blue Goose Tavern on Sabattus Street in Lewiston, according to Maine State Police. Investigators say the man responsible for firing the shots has been identified and is cooperating with law enforcement. Authorities believe the shooting was an isolated incident and say there is no known danger to the public. Key Points • Shooting reported:

September 1, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Brunswick, Maine An adult man was found dead early Tuesday morning after Brunswick Police responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire at a Valerie Avenue residence. Police say the resident of the property was taken into custody on charges related to the incident. Authorities have not yet released the identities of either person or specified the charges filed. Key Points • Incident reported: Tuesday, September 1, at approximately 12:48

September 1, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Lewiston, Maine A Lewiston man has been charged with arson following an investigation into Monday night’s structure fire on Libby Avenue, according to the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office. Treven Stoops, 38, of Lewiston, was arrested Tuesday afternoon by State Fire Marshal investigators. No people were injured in the fire, but several pet birds inside the residence died. Key Points • Arrested: Treven Stoops, 38, of Lewiston • Charg

September 1, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Hampden, Maine An Ohio man is facing multiple charges after Maine State Police say he fled a traffic stop on Interstate 95, crashed in the median and then ran into the woods Monday afternoon. A female passenger who police said had facial injuries was transported to a Bangor hospital for evaluation. Key Points • Incident began: Monday, August 31, at approximately 3:13 p.m. • Initial report involved an erratically operated Toyota Taco

September 1, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Lewiston, Maine The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a structure fire that broke out Monday evening on Libby Avenue in Lewiston. Fire investigators worked at the scene throughout the evening and into the early morning hours Tuesday. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Key Points • Fire reported: Monday, August 31, at approximately 7:11 p.m. • Location: 14 Libby Avenue, Lewiston • Lewiston Fire reques

August 31, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Crystal, Maine A Crystal man has been arrested and charged with arson and aggravated criminal mischief following an investigation into a mobile home fire earlier last week, according to the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office. Walker Craig, 25, of Crystal, is accused of attempting to burn down a mobile home he had been renting. Key Points • Arrested: Walker Craig, 25, of Crystal • Arrested Friday, August 28, by Houlton Police • Fire occ

August 30, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Portland, Maine Three people were seriously injured Saturday evening after Maine State Police say an 88-year-old New Hampshire man mistakenly entered Interstate 295 traveling the wrong way and collided head-on with another vehicle near Tukey’s Bridge in Portland. All three people involved were transported to Maine Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Key Points • Crash reported: Saturday, August 29, at approx

August 28, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media West Paris, Maine Three people and two dogs escaped safely from an early morning house fire in West Paris Friday after smoke alarms alerted the occupants to the fire. Investigators determined the fire was accidental and caused by the improper disposal of staining materials, including rags used for wood finishing. Key Points • Fire reported: Friday, August 28, at approximately 3:41 a.m. • Location: 31 Smith Street, West Paris • Three o

August 28, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Kittery, Maine Three people escaped safely from an early morning house fire in Kittery Thursday after working smoke alarms alerted them to the fire and a neighbor also knocked on the door to warn those inside. One cat died in the fire. Key Points • Fire reported: Thursday, August 27, at approximately 1:15 a.m. • Location: 55 Tenney Hill Road, Kittery • Three occupants escaped safely • Smoke alarms alerted the occupants • A neighbor al

August 28, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media St. Albans, Maine The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a vacant home on Denbow Road in St. Albans Wednesday afternoon. Investigators determined that the fire originated on a rear deck area of the residence, but the specific cause remains under investigation. Key Points • Fire reported: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, shortly before 3:00 p.m. • Location: 71 Denbow Road, St. Albans

August 28, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Portland, Maine A man was fatally shot by Portland Police Thursday night following a series of incidents that police say included reports of gunfire, threats involving a firearm, stolen vehicles and crashes. The Maine Attorney General’s Office will investigate the officers’ use of deadly force. Key Points • Incident began: Thursday, August 27, at approximately 9:32 p.m. • Deceased: Jacob Hastings, 37 • Final location: Casco Bay Lines,