Police looking to locate man wanted on multiple warrants<\/b><\/p>\n
The Rumford Police department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted on multiple warrants.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say Kraig Ayotte has ties to Penobscot County and is wanted on outstanding charges.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports those charges are failure to comply with sex offender registration and violating conditions of release.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have any information on Ayotte\u2019s whereabouts you\u2019re asked to contact the Penobscot County Sheriff\u2019s office of Rumford Police.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/03\/rumford-police-seek-man-who-has-failed-comply-with-sex-offender-registration\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Three people arrested in Washington County on drug trafficking charges<\/b><\/p>\n A weeklong investigation led the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency to arrest three people in Washington County on drug-related charges.<\/span><\/p>\n Police tell Star 97.7 36-year-old Katherine Smith, 37-year-old Bruce Bailey both of Baileyville and 40-year-old Dim Akopian of New Jersey were all arrested on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say they observed illegal drug trafficking among the three at a motel in Baileyville and later found 64 grams of meth and other evidence of drug trafficking.<\/span><\/p>\n Contract with sheriff\u2019s office voted down in Stonington<\/b><\/p>\n Stonington residents voted to end their contract with Hancock County Sheriff\u2019s department regarding a dedicated police presence.<\/span><\/p>\n After requesting over $80,000 to cover three eight-hour shifts each week, the residents voted not to fund it.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports the 27-25 vote came in during an annual town meeting and as a result of the vote, the sheriff\u2019s department will respond to 911 calls but won\u2019t have patrol shifts in the town.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/03\/03\/hancock\/hancock-government\/stonington-votes-down-sheriffs-office-contract\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Gas prices jump overnight in the U.S.<\/b><\/p>\n As conflict continues in the Middle East, AAA reports the average price for a gallon of gas jumped 11 cents overnight across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n AAA reports a gallon of regular gas is selling for $3.11 following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.<\/span><\/p>\n Gas in Maine jumped eight cents bringing the average to nearly $3.00 a gallon.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/03\/average-price-gas-jumps-11-cents-overnight-us-aaa-reports\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Annual Polar Dip and Frost Festival for Camp CaPella attracts residents young and old<\/b><\/p>\n A cold dip for a heartwarming cause took place over the weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n Camp Capella held their annual Polar Dip and Frost Festival over the weekend and residents young and old came out to take a leap into the freezing water.<\/span><\/p>\n According to the Ellsworth American after 20 years of the tradition, residents still flock to Phillips Lake to raise money and help benefit the camp and campers.<\/span><\/p>\n Those among the crowd were local firefighters but they also hung out to make sure everyone had a fun and safe time.<\/span><\/p>\n