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Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Washington Junction Road in Hancock; One Driver Charged
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
Oct 131 min read


Head-On Crash on U.S. Route 1 in Woolwich; One Seriously Injured, Driver Arrested
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
Oct 131 min read


Quick Attack Stops Car Fire from Spreading to Home in Yarmouth
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
Oct 131 min read


Sprinklers Contain Attic Fire at The Old Salt & Lamie’s Inn; No Injuries
Credit: The Old Salt October 13, 2025 Early this morning, The Old Salt & Lamie’s Inn reported a fire in the building. According to fire officials, the fire began in the attic and was extinguished by the sprinkler system. Everyone is safe. The restaurant suffered damage to the first and second floor due to the water. The business will be closed today to allow for cleanup and assessment. The Old Salt & Lamie’s Inn thanked the local fire department, first responders, and commun
Oct 131 min read


ATV Rider Injured on Turbine Trail at Jericho Mountain State Park
October 11, 2025 BERLIN, N.H. — On Saturday at approximately 2:30 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers were notified of an ATV crash with injury at the Turbine Trail/Brook Road junction in Jericho Mountain State Park. Berlin Police and Berlin Fire & EMS also responded. According to witness statements, Nicole Avila, 44, of West Wareham, Mass., was riding behind her husband when, as he slowed approaching the junction, she failed to brake and struck his machin
Oct 131 min read


HALLOWEEN SAFETY: KEEPING TRICK-OR-TREATERS SAFE THIS SEASON
By Scanner Alerts Media Group – October 12, 2025 As Halloween night approaches, safety experts are reminding families to stay alert and...
Oct 121 min read


CARBON MONOXIDE DANGERS RISE AS HEATING SEASON BEGINS
By Scanner Alerts Media Group – October 12, 2025 As temperatures drop and heating systems start running, safety officials are reminding...
Oct 121 min read


Driver Found Deceased After I-93 Crash, Vehicle Fire in Ashland
Driver Found Deceased After I-93 Crash, Vehicle Fire in Ashland
Oct 121 min read


Vehicle Off Road in North Woodstock; Multiple Injuries Reported
October 12, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Just after midnight Sunday, emergency radio traffic reported a motor vehicle crash on...
Oct 111 min read


New Hampshire Cold Case Unit Highlights Two Unsolved Homicide Cases
October 12, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group New Hampshire authorities are renewing attention on two unsolved homicide cases—one in...
Oct 111 min read


Vehicle Off the Road on US-3 in Stratford; No Injuries Reported
October 11, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Late Saturday night, emergency radio traffic reported a single vehicle off the roadway...
Oct 111 min read


Head-On Crash Closes Route 108 in Rochester; Injuries Not Yet Released
October 11, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group A section of Route 108 (Rochester Hill Road) was shut down Saturday night after a head-on...
Oct 111 min read


Concord Man Arrested After Early-Morning Pursuit Ends in Pittsfield Crash
October 11, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group An early-morning pursuit that began in Concord ended with a crash in Pittsfield and the...
Oct 111 min read


U.S. Marshals Arrest Massachusetts Fugitive in Lewiston
October 1, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group U.S. Marshals in Maine arrested a man wanted on multiple warrants after investigators...
Oct 112 min read


Deputy-Involved Shooting in Turner; Suspect Hospitalized
October 10, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group A deputy-involved shooting in Turner on Friday night followed a pursuit and crash,...
Oct 111 min read


Arrest Made in 2024 Biddeford Infant Death
October 10, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group A Biddeford man has been arrested and indicted in connection with the 2024 death of a...
Oct 101 min read


Troopers Arrest Man on Two Felonious Sexual Assault Charges in Coos County
October 9, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group New Hampshire State Police say a 47-year-old man has been taken into custody after a...
Oct 101 min read


FBI Boston Makes 404 Arrests in “Operation Summer Heat,” Ranks 3rd Nationwide
October 6, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group The FBI’s Boston Division says it arrested 404 people over the past three months as part...
Oct 102 min read


Hiker Dies After Medical Emergency on Kilburn Trail in Pisgah State Park
October 9, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group A hike in Pisgah State Park turned tragic Thursday when a New Hampshire resident collapsed...
Oct 91 min read


Sprinklers Help Contain Industrial Oven Fire at Rochester Facility
October 9, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group An alarm activation at Thompson Investment Casting on Old Dover Road quickly escalated...
Oct 92 min read
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