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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

November 16, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media ROCKLAND, Maine — On 11/14/2025, shortly before midnight, Rockland Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for operation. During the stop, officers identified the operator as Stacey Grierson, 53, of South Thomaston, who was found to be on probation for a prior felony drug charge. A search of the vehicle and the passenger, Johander Camacho Polanco, 24, of Florida, resulted in the seizure of approximately 9 grams of fentanyl and

November 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media MECHANIC FALLS, Maine — At approximately 11:01 p.m. on Saturday, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Pigeon Hill Road for a report of a two-vehicle crash, according to the Mechanic Falls Police Department. Responding agencies included the Mechanic Falls Police Department, Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office, Mechanic Falls Fire Department, Poland Fire Department, and United Ambulance Service. A preliminary investigation in

November 14, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media WATERVILLE, Maine — The Waterville Fire Department responded to a building fire at 6 Water St. on Friday. The initial alarm was received at 18:27, and the first units arrived at 18:29, reporting audible alarms and an ongoing evacuation. Water was observed running between floors at the northwest corner of the structure, and smoke was present in the stairwell. A second alarm was transmitted, bringing the Winslow Fire Department to the

November 14, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media KITTERY, Maine — A 35-year-old New York man was seriously injured Friday morning after climbing onto the roof of a moving passenger bus on the Maine Turnpike near mile marker 2 southbound in Kittery. At approximately 11:17 a.m., the Maine State Police received reports that a man had fallen from the roof of a southbound bus. Troopers responded and found several civilians—both passing motorists and bus passengers—rendering aid on the

November 10, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media Just after 1:00 a.m., KPFD was dispatched for a working structure fire. On arrival, crews found a three-story home with the top two floors fully involved. Homeowners advised firefighters that no one was inside the residence. Given the heavy fire conditions, incident commanders directed a defensive operation. Companies surrounded the building and focused on exterior suppression to knock down fire throughout the upper floors and prote

November 8, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media DIXFIELD, Maine — Firefighters contained a commercial structure fire at the Irving Forest Products sawmill on Hall Hill Road in Dixfield. The incident escalated to a second alarm, drawing a large mutual-aid response. No injuries were reported. According to initial radio traffic, a commercial structure fire was reported at the sawmill at 24 Hall Hill Road. Command requested additional companies, and a second alarm was transmitted. Res

Nov. 1, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media BOWDOINHAM, Maine – A Maine State Police Troop I Trooper safely stopped a wrong-way driver on Interstate 295 late Friday night after multiple reports from motorists. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, Troop I was dispatched to a report of a vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-295 near mile marker 37 in Bowdoinham. As Troopers responded and worked to position themselves ahead of the vehicle, additi