According to a recent article, a Honda Odyssey transporting clients of John F. Murphy Homes—a group home for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities—was struck by a Chevrolet Silverado after attempting to cross. Two women in the van, Catherine Chafin (57) and Emily Bennett (44), tragically lost their lives at Central Maine…
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Skydiving Accident Leaves One Critically Injured
According to a recent article, a man suffered critical injuries after plummeting over 50 feet at high speed during a skydiving incident on Thursday afternoon in Lebanon, Maine. The fall occurred at Skydive New England, shortly after 2:20 p.m., prompting an emergency call to the Sanford Regional Communications Center. Although…
Scallop Fishing Accident Kills 26-Year-Old Father of Two
According to a recent article, 26-year-old Jaxson Marston of Addison, Maine, tragically lost his life in a scallop fishing accident off the coast of Massachusetts. While working aboard the vessel 25 TO LIFE, approximately 25 nautical miles east of Nahant, Marston was struck in the neck by a rope that…
Maine Man Killed In Sugarloaf Accident
According to a recent article, a 63-year-old snowboarder from Kingfield, Kendall Willard, died following an accident at Sugarloaf Mountain. The Maine Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that Willard died from blunt force trauma after falling while attempting to retrieve a glove he had dropped from a chairlift. Authorities…
Teenager Killed in Farming Accident
According to a recent article, on March 9th, 2025, a heartbreaking accident in St. Agatha, Maine, claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy after he was struck by a farm tractor. The Maine State Police responded to the scene on Chasse Road at approximately 12:41 p.m., where an initial investigation…
Family Sues Maine Jail Over Inmate Suicide
According to a recent article, the family of Kare Randall, who died by suicide at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against multiple local government agencies and officials, alleging that jail staff failed to protect him despite clear warning signs. Randall’s mother, Latoya Earles,…
62-year-old Madison Man Killed In Semi-Truck Collision
According to a recent article, a fatal crash occurred on Sunday night in West Forks, Maine, when a pickup truck crossed the center line on Route 201 and collided with an oncoming semi-truck. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a report around 7:48 p.m. The driver of the pickup,…
Massachusetts Man Seriously Injured In Skydiving Accident
According to a recent article, a Massachusetts resident suffered critical injuries after skydiving in Lebanon, Maine. The 57-year-old had chartered a company named Sky Dive New England. Upon his descent, he experienced an issue performing a “flair” and suffered a hard landing as a result. The man was flown via…
Two Dead In Trenton Plane Crash
According to a recent article, two people died in a plane crash near Trenton Maine early Thursday morning. The aircraft, a Piper Cherokee, crashed under unknown circumstances shortly after taking off from Essex County Airport in Caldwell, New Jersey. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and details about…
6-Year-Old Girl Dies in Freak Accident
According to a recent article, a New Jersey family is mourning the loss of their 6-year-old daughter, who died in a tragic accident while on vacation in Limerick, Maine. On June 1, the child was struck in the head by a broken badminton racket while family members played. The aluminum…