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October 18, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media HOLLIS — Just after midnight, Hollis Fire Rescue was dispatched to the intersection of Little Falls Road and Clarks Mills Road for a single-vehicle accident. According to the department’s summary, responders arrived to find a vehicle that had left the roadway, struck a concrete block, and then continued into the structure at the location. Crews assessed the scene, confirmed there was a single occupant, and initiated standard medical

October 17, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media YORK HARBOR, Maine — At approximately 12:01 p.m. on Friday, fire department units were dispatched to a report of an overturned vessel with one person in the water at the mouth of York Harbor. Within minutes, Rescue Boat 1, under the command of Captain Dave Butler, responded to the scene. According to the department’s account, the vessel was quickly located, and the crew rescued the individual who had been holding on to the overturned

October 17, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media LIVERMORE, Maine — The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office reports that a domestic disturbance at 9 Newman Road on October 16, 2025, led to an overnight tactical operation and an arrest on multiple charges. According to the release, dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 10:45 p.m. A female victim reported that an argument had escalated into a physical altercation. As she attempted to leave the residence, the male suspect all

October 16, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media STANDISH, Maine — Detectives with the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit – South arrested Lynn Perkins, 37, of Standish on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 12:40 p.m. at 715 River Road in Standish. According to the release, Perkins has been charged with Murder in connection with the death of Matthew Hamilton, 49. State police report that Hamilton was located deceased inside the River Road residence on Friday, October 3,

October 16, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media PALMYRA, Maine — The Maine State Police report that Kareem Quattlebaum, 38, of New York, was arrested in the Bronx, New York, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m. in connection with the March 12, 2025 homicide of Jaquan Humphries, 28, of Mattapan, Massachusetts. According to the update, the FBI New York Office took Quattlebaum into custody. He was transported to NYPD Central Booking and will be held at Rikers Is

October 16, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Kennebunk Police Department is asking for the public’s help following a report of stolen property on the evening of October 15, 2025. According to the department, an older male was seen picking up approximately $7,400 in cash that had fallen from the roof of a vehicle belonging to its rightful owner. The money was described as proceeds from the sale of a vehicle. The incident occurred at about 1850 hours (6:50

October 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media PORTLAND, Maine — The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office reports that a week-long investigation into the disappearance of 13-year-old Jadelynn Harlow of Pownal concluded on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, when investigators located her at an apartment at 470 Brighton Avenue in Portland. According to the sheriff’s office, detectives identified the Brighton Avenue address during the investigation, obtained a search warrant, and executed it

By Scanner Alerts Media Group – October 14, 2025 Following yesterday’s house fire in Springvale, Maine, which displaced several residents and drew response from multiple area departments, Scanner Alerts Media Group has been contacted by someone close to the affected family seeking community assistance. According to the contact, the family lost much of their personal belongings and is in immediate need of basic supplies and clothing. The Red Cross has provided three nights of

October 13, 2025 SPRINGVALE, Maine — At approximately 2:30 p.m., Sanford Fire was dispatched to 408 Main St. for smoke and flames reported at a single-family home. Engine 1 from the Springvale station arrived first and found four occupants inside. Two escaped on their own; firefighters rescued two occupants with disabilities from the second floor. Crews located fire in the attic and worked quickly to extinguish it. All units cleared the scene at 6:00 p.m. The American Red Cro

October 13, 2025 SPRINGVALE, Maine — Around 2:30 p.m., the Sanford Fire Department transmitted a first alarm for a structure fire at 408 Main St. First-arriving companies reported smoke showing and requested first-alarm mutual aid resources to the scene and to cover the city. This report is based on emergency radio communications.

October 13, 2025 STACYVILLE, Maine — At approximately 6:12 a.m., Troopers responded to the area of 389 Kelly Road for an ATV crash on a public way. The sole occupant, Joyce Cummings, 70, of Stacyville, was thrown from the ATV. She was not wearing a helmet. A preliminary investigation indicates the ATV was traveling on the road when items began to fall from the back, the ATV turned, and crashed. Cummings sustained severe injuries and was transported by LifeFlight to Northern L

October 12, 2025 NORTHFIELD, Maine — At approximately 9:20 a.m., a Maine Game Warden came upon a three-vehicle collision on Northfield Road (Route 192) and notified the Bangor Regional Communications Center for medical aid and emergency response. Preliminary information indicates a 16-year-old female from Northfield was driving a Honda Accord northbound and began a left turn into her driveway. A southbound black GMC pickup operated by Perin Yates, 50, of East Machias, collide

October 12, 2025 HANCOCK, Maine — Maine State Police are investigating a two-vehicle personal-injury crash that temporarily closed Washington Junction Road at Poplar Lane at approximately 8:49 a.m. Preliminary information indicates a Kia operated by Katrina Springer, 35, of Ellsworth turned left from Poplar Lane onto Washington Junction Road and collided with a Jeep operated by Amy Richards, 43, of Ellsworth, which was traveling toward Ellsworth. Springer was transported to a

October 12, 2025 WOOLWICH, Maine — On Sunday at 6:09 p.m., the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision on U.S. Route 1 near the southern entrance to Weston Road. A 2018 Ford F-150 crossed the centerline and collided with a 2007 Toyota 4Runner. The pickup then left the roadway. The Toyota spun and came to rest in the southbound breakdown lane with extensive damage. The Toyota was operated by Deborah Webster, 71, of Round Pond, Maine. She

October 11, 2025 YARMOUTH — At 6:47 p.m., Yarmouth Engines 81 and 82 were dispatched to Hawthorne Circle for a reported car fire not near any structures. Upon arrival, Lieutenant 820 found a vehicle within two feet of a residence and reported a working vehicle fire encroaching on the garage. Additional resources were requested, including Tower 84, Tank 83, and Falmouth Engine 4. Mutual-aid station coverage was requested from North Yarmouth and Freeport. Freeport was unable to

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