5 years ago DA Lynch gives thanks during National Correctional Officers Week In recognition of Correction Officers Appreciation Week, Piscataquis and Penobscot County District Attorney Marianne Lynch said she would like to extend her deep appreciation to all the hand working correction officers in the two counties and all those serving in the capacity across the state.
5 years ago County officials looking at FEMA funds for storm damage During the second week of April, a snow storm dumped over a foot of heavy, wet snow on Piscataquis County, bringing down limbs and trees and knocking out power to much of the region and beyond. County officials are looking to recoup some of the costs for the storm damage as the commissioners learned more during a May 5 meeting conducted via conference call.
5 years ago Maine GOP lawmakers want to strip Janet Mills of emergency power, let businesses reopen Minority Republicans in the Maine Legislature want to reconvene and end the coronavirus state of emergency declared by Gov. Janet Mills, which would allow all businesses to reopen but would require unlikely Democratic support.
5 years ago Janet Mills stands firm on plan to restart businesses despite flood of complaints Amid criticism of her plan to reopen Maine’s economy from hospitality and other businesses, Gov. Janet Mills on Friday stood firm on allowing businesses to restart in stages over the next few months.
5 years ago Court cutbacks extended, operations vary widely across state State courts remain open to the public but hours are limited. Grand jury sessions were not held in April and have been canceled in May. Criminal and civil jury trials scheduled in April and May have been continued indefinitely.
5 years ago Some Maine businesses can reopen Friday, but many could stay closed deep into summer Certain Maine businesses can reopen on Friday as part of a gradual plan to lift coronavirus-related restrictions, though many hospitality businesses could remain closed deep into the summer, Gov. Janet Mills said Tuesday.
5 years ago More than 4,700 lose power around Corinth More than 4,700 people lost power late Monday night in Corinth and nearby communities. The outage affected Alton, Atkinson, Bradford, Charleston, Corinna, Corinth, Dexter, Exeter, Garland, Glenburn, Hudson, Kenduskeag, Levant, Newburgh and Orneville Township, according to Emera Maine.
5 years ago Hiker rescued after falling 30 feet at Moxie Falls The Maine Warden Service, working with the Maine Border Patrol, Maine Forest Service, West Forks Fire and Rescue, Upper Kennebec Ambulance and civilian volunteers, rescued an injured hiker who had to be Lifeflighted after he slipped and fell 30 feet down an embankment into Moxie Gorge on Monday.
5 years ago DOC client sought returned to supervision Maine Department of Corrections client Clinton Freeman Rhoades has been brought back to DOC supervision. On Tuesday an alert for the whereabouts of Rhoades was issued after he failed to report to his probation officer, as required.
5 years ago Overdue canoeists located alive at Madison Family Dollar Two overdue canoeists paddling the Kennebec River were located alive and well on Monday afternoon at the Family Dollar Store in Madison when they were able to recharge their cell phone and notify family members. Jake Cyr, 22 of Guilford, and Tyson Bell, 31 of Dixfield, began their canoe trip on the Kennebec River Saturday evening in Bingham. Cyr and Bell camped Saturday and Sunday night on the river, portaging both the Solon Dam and the first of two Madison dams.
5 years ago Guilford town manager departing at end of the month After nearly a year on the job, Guilford Town Manager David Wilson will be leaving the position in several weeks to become director of campus security at Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor. Town Treasurer/Deputy Town Clerk Johanna Tuner will serve as interim town manager through the March 2021 annual town meetings as part of a shift in several municipal positions.
5 years ago Monson man charged with arson Investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal have arrested Quinton King, 61 of Monson, and charged him with arson in connection with fires in Monson that occurred Wednesday morning, April 8.
5 years ago Maine is planning for a worst-case coronavirus scenario. It’s hard to predict what happens next. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has spent a month modeling how the new coronavirus might spread. The scenarios are wide-ranging.
5 years ago County officials working through COVID-19 conditions Despite a lack of recorded cases of the coronavirus in Piscataquis County as of Tuesday morning, county officials are still exercising caution in daily operations with facilities on the East Main St. campus mostly closed to the public and limited staff working on site. Gov. Janet Mills announced stricter limits on public gatherings last month, including banning gatherings of more than 10 people, the Piscataquis County Commissioners met via teleconference for the April 7 meeting.
5 years ago Former Damariscotta man abused girl for years, police say A former Damariscotta man has been arrested after, according to police, he sexually abused a young girl for years and, when she became pregnant, assaulted her to cause a miscarriage. Joseph A. Richards, 44, faces one count of class A elevated aggravated assault on a pregnant person, one count of class A gross sexual assault, two counts of class B aggravated assault, two counts of class B gross sexual assault, and one count of class D endangering the welfare of a child, according to court documents. Richards now lives in Atkinson Township.
5 years ago What you can and cannot do under the stay-at-home order With the order set to last through April 30, here’s what you can (and can’t) do while that is in place.
5 years ago Janet Mills orders Mainers to stay home through April Warning that “more people will die,” Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday ordered Mainers to stay home except to shop for necessities or to go to jobs deemed essential through April, putting Maine among a majority of states to take similar action to fight the coronavirus.
5 years ago Milo police chief/town manager dies unexpectedly Milo Police Chief/Town Manager Damien Pickel passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday evening, March 30. He was 51.