A South Dakota man, 47-year-old Mark J. Ryder, was taken into custody Friday following the attempted robbery of Skowhegan Savings Bank on Main Street in Fairfield, according to police.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Randolph shooting leads to arrest and drug seizure
A 42-year-old man was injured early Saturday morning in a Randolph home where police later found cocaine and fentanyl.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
With revenues on the rise, specialty food maker finds ample room at new Winslow site
Maine Crisp is currently based in Waterville but says it will be able to consolidate manufacturing, packaging, retail and other operations at a 17,500-square-foot facility in Winslow.
Posted inMaine
Animal surrenders are on the rise at central Maine shelters as pandemic restrictions ease
Animal adoptions spiked during the pandemic, but as more people return to work in-person many animals are being surrendered to local humane societies and shelters.
Posted inMaine, News
Two girls seriously hurt in snowmobile crash were supervised at the time, official says
A person was monitoring the children, ages 9 and 10, as they rode Friday without helmets and hit trees in New Portland.
Posted inMaine, News
State police tactical team called to ‘critical incident’ in Pittsfield, authorities say
The Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team, which typically responds in standoff situations, responded to a residence on Detroit Road in Pittsfield.
Posted inMaine, News
Warmer, rainier winters limit riding season for Maine snowmobiling clubs
The snowmobiling season began about six weeks late this winter, and weather conditions have made it difficult to maintain the state’s 14,000 miles of riding trails.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
It may take awhile for your pet to receive care as burnout, staffing shortages bog down vet clinics
Many clinics and animal hospitals in central Maine have delays in seeing customers or are not taking on new ones as the pandemic and other factors make it difficult to retain staff.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Missy the cat survives mystery injury and brings cheer to Winslow family
Whitman family could not cover the $5,000 bill for emergency surgery for Missy, but the goodwill of others allowed a more-affordable solution.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Fire destroys 3-story farmhouse, kills animals in St. Albans, official says
Blaze at 180 Ballard Road on Tuesday kills two animals, possibly chickens.