Michael Altmaier’s rescue highlights the increasingly important role played by Maine’s search and rescue teams as more people seek the outdoors and officials deal with Silver Alerts.
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Police investigate ‘large marijuana grow’ in New Sharon
Police seized evidence from the home, although it was not disclosed what that involved.
Freezing rain causes multiple crashes in New Sharon on Friday
Freezing rain caused icy conditions that led to several collisions on a hilly road.
New Sharon burn victim in serious condition
John Gill, 85, was burned over 80% of his body when he poured gas on a trash fire.
New Sharon killings point police back to 2010 murder, police say
Patrick Dapolito, who is serving a 55-year prison sentence for killing his wife, is thought to be Robert Dapolito’s brother. Police say Robert killed his partner, then himself Monday.
Police: New Sharon man shot domestic partner, then self
Police found the bodies of Jessica Dapolito, 42, and Robert Dapolito, 55, on Monday at their house on Hovey Road.
Maine State Police investigating deaths of 2 people found inside Franklin County home
The bodies of a male and a female were found inside the home on the Havey Road in New Sharon.
New Sharon fire victim identified as Shaina Shaylin-Begin
While the fire scene was being excavated a body was discovered in the debris.
New Sharon teen accidentally shoots, kills himself
The Mt. Blue High School honor roll student was video-chatting with a friend.
Bear kills goats, destroys beehives in Franklin and Kennebec counties
Eight animals killed, two survive maulings in the past three weeks.