Sam Olsen

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | Sam Olsen

STACYVILLE, Maine — As the school year has come to a close, many high school athletes like Katahdin High School's Josh Martin are playing their final games in their hometown uniforms. Known not just for his performance on the field but also for his leadership, Martin has left a lasting impression on his school and teammates. "[He] just epitomizes what we would want high school students to be like," teacher Rowena Harvey, said.

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | Sam Olsen

WOODSTOCK, Maine — An Oxford man, 60, is dead and an Oxford woman, 50, are hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in Woodstock Sunday evening. The Oxford County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened near South Main Street and Route 232 around 7:50 p.m. The sheriff's office said a group of motorcyclists were reportedly traveling in the same direction as a gray GM pickup truck, which was in the farthest right lane.

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | Sam Olsen

NEWFIELD, Maine — The fire marshal's office is investigating a fatal fire that happened at a home in Newfield early Sunday morning. The fire destroyed a two-story home at 52 Maintenance Lane, according to Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss. While searching the debris, crews found human remains, Moss said. Investigators suspect the homeowner, 39-year-old Kristofer Whittemore, may have been in the home at the time of the fire.

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | Sam Olsen

HARRISON, Maine — A Silver Alert was issued for a 79-year-old Harrison man Sunday night. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said James Kingsbury was last seen around 1:30 Sunday afternoon at his home on Artist Falls Road, according to Shannon Moss with the Department of Public Safety. Moss said Kingsbury has a red 2001 GMC Sierra pickup truck with Maine plates 5274YV. He suffers from cognitive issues, and he does not have a cell phone with him.

2 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Sam Olsen

MAINE, USA — A local artist finished a new statue on Peaks Island, three years in the making. After a bad storm hit the island, it left behind a fallen tree in front of Baba's Cafe. That's when Doug Smith asked the cafe owners if he could turn the stump into something eye-catching. On Sunday, Smith unveiled the final gift to the community: a giant octopus. "You can't be a visitor and not pass by here, which is what was ideal about this. The location could not be better," Smith said.