Maine News

Tuesday, February 24, 2024 — by Scanner Alerts Media A report of a pickup truck operating erratically on Spring Street escalated into a serious crash Tuesday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency investigation and leaving a dog critically injured. At approximately 2:21 p.m., the Westbrook Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a vehicle driving erratically on Spring Street near the intersection with County Road. The caller reported seeing a white pickup truck leave

February 23, 2026— by Scanner Alerts Media A reported family fight in the Town of Lowell on Saturday night ended with an operating under the influence arrest and the removal of firearms through Maine’s Extreme Risk Protection Order (“Yellow Flag”) process. On February 21, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the Penobscot County Regional Communication Center received a report of a family fight in Lowell. Dispatch advised that 48-year-old William Smith was intoxicated and was des

February 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Waterville, Maine A woman was pronounced dead Sunday after a motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of The Big Apple Convenience Store on Upper Main Street, according to Waterville Police and Waterville Fire Department/Rescue. Key Points Date/Time: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, about 11:20 a.m. Location: The Big Apple Convenience Store, 364 Main Street, Waterville, Maine Agencies responding: Waterville Police Department; Waterville Fire De

February 22, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Waterville, Maine A pedestrian was pronounced dead Sunday after being struck during a motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of The Big Apple Convenience Store on Upper Main Street in Waterville, according to authorities. Key Points Date/Time: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, approximately 11:20 a.m. Location: The Big Apple Convenience Store, 364 Main Street, Waterville, Maine Agencies responding: Waterville Police Department; Waterville Fire

February 20, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Madison, Maine The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Division executed a drug search warrant Friday morning at a residence on Ingalls Street in Madison, where investigators seized suspected fentanyl and other items linked to alleged drug activity, authorities said. Key Points Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, approximately 6:25 a.m. Location: Ingalls Street, Madison, Maine Agency: Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Di

February 21, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Rockland, Maine Rockland Police say a Rockland man was arrested Saturday after allegedly driving a plow truck with the plow down in close proximity to a group gathered at Chapman Park, causing snow and ice to strike multiple people. Key Points Date: Feb. 21, 2026 Location: Chapman Park, Rockland Incident: Plow truck driven close to a gathering; snow and ice struck multiple people Crowd size: Approximately 75 people, police said Repo

February 20, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Waldoboro, Maine The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating two unrelated structure fires that were reported early Friday in Waldoboro, including a house fire with injuries and a second fire involving a barn attached to a home. Key Points Date: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 Fire #1 time/location: 2:38 a.m., 801 North Nobleboro Road, Waldoboro Fire #1 conditions: Fire extending through front windows and roof; roof collapse in cen

February 20, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Bridgton, Maine The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an early-morning structure fire at 6 Cross Street in Bridgton that was reported Friday, Feb. 20. Officials said the building was believed to be abandoned, and investigators later confirmed no one was inside at the time of the fire. Key Points Date/Time: Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 3:50 a.m. Location: 6 Cross Street, Bridgton, ME Initial Response:

February 19, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Lisbon, Maine A residence on Ferry Road in Lisbon was destroyed by fire Thursday morning after a neighbor reported smoke and visible flames coming from the home, officials said. No one was inside the home at the time of the fire. Key Points Date/Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m. Location: 104 Ferry Road, Lisbon, ME Initial Report: Neighbor reported the residence filled with smoke with flames visible on t

February 19, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Augusta, Maine A man who was seriously injured in a house fire Thursday afternoon in Augusta has died at Maine Medical Center, according to authorities. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Michael Keith. Key Points Date/Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at approximately 2:03 p.m. Location: 347 Riverside Drive, Augusta, ME Incident: Basement fire at a single-family home Victim: Michael Keith, 66 Injuries/Outcome: Sustained seve

February 19, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Augusta, Maine One person was injured in a basement fire at a home on Riverside Drive in Augusta Thursday afternoon and was later transported out of the area by LifeFlight of Maine, according to the Augusta Fire Department. Key Points Date: February 19, 2026 Time of call: 14:15 hours (2:15 p.m.) Location: 347 Riverside Drive, Augusta, Maine Incident type: Basement fire in a residence Injuries: One person with burns Initial transport

February 19, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Brewer, Maine Brewer Police say a 58-year-old man was arrested three times across two dates after separate reports involving closed businesses and alleged trespassing incidents. Key Points Date(s): Feb. 14, 2026; Feb. 19, 2026 Agency: Brewer Police Department Initial location(s): Wilson Street business; South Main Street business; North Main Street business Individual identified: David Limacher, 58 Feb. 14 arrests: Arrest #1: Crimin

February 16, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media Portland, Maine Portland Police are investigating a reported shots-fired incident on Allen Avenue after officers later found damage to a glass door at a church that investigators believe is connected to the initial call. Key Points Initial call: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 10:54 p.m. Initial location: Area of 91 Allen Avenue, Portland Initial response: Officers canvassed but did not locate damage at that time Follow-up: Friday, Feb. 13

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