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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 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

January 24, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Buxton, Maine A two-story residence on Justin Merrill Road in Buxton was destroyed Saturday afternoon following a multi-alarm structure fire that required a large, sustained response from local and mutual aid fire departments, officials said. Key Points Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time of Initial Call: 12:53 p.m. Location: 28 Justin Merrill Road, Buxton, Maine Incident Type: Multi-alarm residential structure fire Outcome: Reside

January 26, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Bangor, Maine The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the Jan. 25 crash of a Bombardier CL 600 airplane that occurred as the aircraft departed Bangor International Airport (BGR). Officials said the crash involved a post-crash fire, and the airport remained closed Monday due to the ongoing response and investigation. Key Points Crash Date: Jan. 25, 2026 Location: Bangor International Airport (BGR), Bangor, Mai

January 24, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Fairfield, Maine Authorities are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive along a roadway in Fairfield on Saturday morning, according to police. Key Points Date/Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, at approximately 8:57 a.m. Location: Martin Stream Road, Fairfield Initial Response: Fairfield Police Department Investigating Agency: Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central Medical Examination: Office of Chief Medica

January 24, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Mariaville, Maine Troy Cronk, Deputy Chief of the Mariaville-Otis Fire Department, announced he is personally launching a free snow plowing and hand sanding service in response to bitterly cold weather and anticipated snowfall. Cronk said the offer is intended to help individuals facing financial hardships, seniors, and those with mobility issues. Community members needing assistance are encouraged to contact Troy Cronk directly or m

January 22, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Portland, Maine Portland Police responded to the Residence Inn, 145 Fore Street, at 10:07 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, following a report of a disturbance. Police said a crowd estimated at over 50 people had gathered and was blowing whistles, banging on drums, and causing disturbances inside the lobby. Officials stated the noise was disrupting hotel guests and others in the area. According to police, the group was told multipl

January 24, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Wells, Maine The Wells Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire on the Maine Turnpike northbound near mile marker 23 on January 23, 2026, at approximately 1:32 p.m. Wells Fire officials said crews responded with Engine 3, Tank 2, and the Chief, along with Wells EMS, with smoke visible from several miles away. Upon arrival, firefighters reported finding a fully involved SUV fire in the breakdown lane. A station coverage re

January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Portland, Maine Portland Police say six people were arrested Friday night after disturbances at two Fore Street hotels. Police responded at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, to the Residence Inn at 145 Fore Street and the AC Hotel at 168 Fore Street for reports of disturbances. Police said there was initially a small crowd that was not causing issues, but by approximately 10:20 p.m., a crowd estimated at about 40 people arrived tog

January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Rockland, Maine Rockland Police say a month-long drug trafficking investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant and the seizure of suspected crack cocaine in the city’s south end. According to Rockland Police, a search warrant was executed on January 23, 2026 as part of an investigation into drug trafficking. During the search, officers reported recovering approximately 40 grams of crack cocaine and arresting Jason “JD”

January 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Dexter, Maine The Maine Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred Friday evening at a home on Grove Street in Dexter. According to information released by fire officials, at approximately 5:29 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Dexter Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 62 Grove Street. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-story, single-family residence heavily i

January 9, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media A Maine State Police cruiser was struck Friday morning while troopers were investigating a separate crash on the Maine Turnpike in Wells, according to Maine State Police. Police said that at approximately 7:12 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, Troop G troopers were investigating a single-vehicle crash in the median on the northbound side of the Maine Turnpike at mile marker 19. Three troopers parked marked cruisers with emergency lights a

November 17, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media PITTSFIELD, Maine — The Maine State Police responded at approximately 5:55 a.m. to a single-vehicle crash on I-95 northbound near Mile Marker 143. Troopers located a 2012 Subaru Impreza that had entered the median and become lodged in the trees. The driver, identified as Rae Hartford, 56, of Scarborough, was pronounced deceased at the scene and required extrication. Preliminary findings indicate speed and intoxication were likely co

November 17, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media MEDDYBEMPS, Maine — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatal house fire that occurred on Sunday evening at 624 Main Street in Meddybemps. According to officials, the request for State Fire Marshal response came at approximately 5:58 p.m. on November 16, 2025. The local fire chief reported a strong possibility that the homeowner remained inside the residence. When firefighters arrived, they found the home fully engulf

November 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media LEWISTON, Maine — One person died and several others were injured Saturday after a two-vehicle crash on Lisbon Street that sent a Jeep into a local business, according to Lewiston Police. At approximately 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a serious crash involving a 2020 Jeep Wrangler and a 1995 Ford F-150. The vehicles were being operated by Ronald Potvin, of Lisbon, and Lawrence Williams, of Minot, respectively. The ini