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Suspects Detained After Reported Occupied Burglary and Assault in South Berwick
November 30, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 29, 2025, South Berwick Police were dispatched to a report of an occupied residential burglary in progress on Punkintown Road. While officers were en route, information indicated three individuals had entered the residence and were assaulting the occupants. Responding Officer Jeff Pelkey requested assistance from surrounding agencies, which responded and establi
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Impaired driver arrested after I-95 pursuit from New Hampshire into Maine
Kittery, Maine — November 30, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media The Maine State Police arrested a Harrison, Maine man after a pursuit that began in New Hampshire and continued north on the Maine Turnpike just after midnight. According to the Maine State Police, the New Hampshire State Police requested assistance during an active high-speed pursuit involving a Dodge Ram pickup driven by Matthew Olsen, 44, of Harrison, Maine. New Hampshire troopers had attempted to stop the truck
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Garden Tractor Fire Spreads to Shed and Fence in York; No Injuries
November 29, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media YORK, Maine — York Beach and York Village Fire Departments responded to 23 Shore Road at 3:12 p.m. for a reported garden tractor fire. Initial-arriving companies found the fire had spread to a vinyl shed, vinyl fence, and part of the structure. A first alarm was transmitted, bringing mutual-aid support from surrounding communities. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, resulting in minimal damage to the residence. No
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Fairfield Firefighters Knock Down Overnight Blaze Near Industrial Road
November 29, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media FAIRFIELD, Maine — Around 3:00 a.m., Fairfield-Benton Emergency Services was dispatched for a reported fire near Industrial Road. As crews responded, they could see a glow from Western Avenue, and mutual aid was requested immediately. On arrival, firefighters found two large piles fully involved. Master streams were established to knock down the flames and protect nearby areas. Crews remained on scene for several hours for overhaul.
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Vehicle Fire Threatens Home in Clifton; Quick Knockdown Prevents Injuries
November 29, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media CLIFTON, Maine — At 7:39 a.m. this morning, Eddington Fire and Holden Fire were alerted to a reported vehicle fire on Scott Point Road in Clifton. Crews arrived to find a fully involved vehicle fire with flames spreading toward the residence and propane tanks approximately five feet away. Firefighters initiated an immediate exterior attack and knocked the fire down quickly, stopping further extension. The residence sustained exterio
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UPDATE: Arrest Made in Norway Fire; Investigation Continues
November 28, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media NORWAY, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested Richard Hodge, 34, of Norway in connection with one of three recent fires under investigation in Norway. Officials said the arrest stems from the fire at 32 Alpine Street, a multi-unit apartment complex, where the blaze was located and extinguished inside one of the apartments. Investigations into the other fires are ongoing to determine whether additional charges ar
Nov 281 min read


Driver Arrested for DUI After Pursuit on I-95 in Portsmouth
November 28, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — A Massachusetts man was arrested on multiple charges following a pursuit that ended in Portsmouth. At 10:21 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, Trooper Cameron Vetter of the Troop A barracks observed a 2016 BMW X3 traveling at more than 120 mph on Interstate 95 northbound in Hampton. Trooper Vetter attempted a traffic stop; when the driver failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated. The BMW continued on I-95 with its ex
Nov 281 min read


State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Three Overnight Fires in Norway; Occupants Rescued
November 28, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media NORWAY and PARIS, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating three separate fires that occurred during the overnight and early-morning hours in Norway. The first fire was reported shortly before 2:00 a.m. at 69 Beal Street. A second fire was reported at 2:47 a.m. at 32 Alpine Street. While responding to these incidents, a Fire Marshal investigator discovered a third active fire at 27 Alpine Street. The investigat
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Oakland Explosion; Home Destroyed, One Seriously Injured
November 28, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media OAKLAND, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an explosion that destroyed a two-story residence on Lakeview Drive yesterday at approximately 3:00 p.m. According to officials, initial indicators point to a propane gas leak that found an ignition source, resulting in the blast. Investigators have ruled out the propane tanks themselves as the source of the leak and are examining several propane appliances to d
Nov 281 min read


Freeport: I-295 Exit 24 Off-Ramp Closed After Tractor-Trailer Overturns
November 28, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media State Police responded early this morning to an overturned tractor-trailer on I-295 in Freeport. According to officials, the driver of a 2024 Mack truck, identified as Nikola Loncar, 42, of Colorado, drifted off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment, causing the truck to overturn off the roadway. Loncar, who was wearing his seatbelt, had to be removed from the vehicle by Freeport Fire personnel. He was transported t
Nov 281 min read


Male sought after fatal I-95 crash located in Clinton
November 27, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media CLINTON, Maine — Clinton Police say they located a man sought for questioning in connection with the November 25 fatal crash on Interstate 95. According to the department, at about 12:00 p.m. Thursday a caller — identified as Lt. Steve Trahan of the Maine Capitol Police — reported seeing a male matching the description of the individual near Hill Road by Horseback Road. Clinton officers responded with four personnel and searched the
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Clinton man sentenced to 28 years in gross sexual assault case
November 27, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media CLINTON, Maine — The Clinton Police Department reports that Christopher Connors has been sentenced to 28 years in the custody of the Maine Department of Corrections following his conviction in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor under 12. According to the department, Connors was found guilty by a jury on September 17, 2025 of Gross Sexual Assault and Unlawful Sexual Contact. The case originated with an investigation led b
Nov 271 min read


Police seek driver after Amish buggy struck on Main Street in Fort Fairfield
November 26, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media FORT FAIRFIELD — The Fort Fairfield Police Department is investigating a crash on Main Street involving an SUV and an Amish buggy. At approximately 6:34 p.m., a caller reported coming upon a damaged Amish buggy near 300 Main Street with two Amish individuals walking nearby. Officers and EMS arrived and determined that Mahlon Swartzentruber, 33, of Fort Fairfield, and a 16-year-old passenger were struck from behind by a dark-colored
Nov 261 min read


Scarborough Police Seek Bank Robbery Suspect; Possible Hit-and-Run Linked
Scarborough, Maine — Nov. 26, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media Scarborough Police are investigating a bank robbery and a related hit-and-run reported Wednesday afternoon. According to a police media release, at approximately 1:39 p.m. the Scarborough Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a robbery at Chase Bank, 1 Hannaford Drive. Investigators learned the suspect fled the area in a maroon Chevrolet Trailblazer bearing out-of-state plates. The suspect is
Nov 261 min read


Baldwin Crash Sends Driver to Hospital; Alcohol Suspected
Baldwin, Maine — November 26, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that seriously injured an 81-year-old driver Tuesday evening on Bridgton Road in Baldwin. According to the Sheriff’s Office, multiple 911 callers reported the crash at approximately 5:17 p.m. on November 25, 2025, in the area of 404 Bridgton Road. Responding units found a 2005 Ford F-150 operated by Mark Olson, 81, of Kennebunk, with the
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Christmas Toy Drive — Barrington, NH
Saturday, December 6 • 12–3 PM MD Motors, 532 Calef Hwy, Barrington, NH 03825 TWB Towing has teamed up with MD Motors, the Knight family, Eleveight Designs, and Strafford County Scanner Alerts (Scanner Alerts Media Group) to collect new, unwrapped toys for local kids. Photos with Santa on site. Thank you for helping brighten the holidays for families in our community. Credit: TWB Towing, MD Motors, Knight family, Eleveight Designs, Strafford County Scanner Alerts
Nov 261 min read


Bomb Squad Safely Removes WWII-Era Artillery Round from Harpswell Home
November 25, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media HARPSWELL, Maine – The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reports that a military ordnance discovered at a Harpswell residence was safely removed and rendered inert this afternoon. According to CCSO, deputies responded at approximately 1:45 p.m. for a report of an unexploded military ordnance. Deputies secured the area and requested assistance from the Maine State Police (MSP) Bomb Squad and the Harpswell Fire Department. Bom
Nov 261 min read


Driver Arrested After Pursuit Ends in Manchester; Cruiser Struck
November 25, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media MANCHESTER, N.H. – A Massachusetts man was arrested on multiple charges after a pursuit that began on Route 101 and ended on a dead-end street in Manchester early Tuesday. At 1:21 a.m., State Troopers from the Troop B barracks were advised that Epping Police had briefly pursued a silver 2026 Chevrolet Silverado that fled westbound on Route 101. Shortly after, Candia Police observed the same truck traveling 105 mph. Trooper Brian Kne
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Hydraulic Fluid Spill from Refuse Truck Contained in Plaistow; HazMat Assists
November 25, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media PLAISTOW, N.H. — Today at approximately 1:42 p.m., the Plaistow Emergency Communications Center received calls reporting a refuse truck leaking a significant amount of hydraulic fluid. A box alarm was struck, sending on-duty personnel and recalling off-duty members. Plaistow Engine 1 and Ambulance 1 arrived within six minutes and located a substantial spill extending over a large distance. Crews immediately implemented spill-control
Nov 251 min read


State Fire Marshal Investigates Roxbury House Fire; Chimney Issue Suspected
November 25, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media ROXBURY, Maine — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a structure fire at a single-family residence on Horseshoe Valley Road in Roxbury. The fire was reported shortly after 2:00 p.m. Monday. Responding fire crews found the home fully involved. Investigators determined the fire originated in the immediate area of the home’s woodstove and chimney system, most likely due to a chimney-related issue. The residence is consider
Nov 251 min read
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