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Multiple schools in Maine have closed due to power outages caused by a powerful ice storm, with over 100,000 Central Maine Power and Versant customers still without power. Cumberland and York counties are the most affected, with Cumberland County reporting over 57,000 outages. Restoration efforts are ongoing, and residents are advised to stay updated on the latest outages.
More than 100,000 people in Maine are without power following a storm on Saturday night, with Cumberland and York Counties being largely affected, according to CMP's report.
Authorities are investigating the deaths of Tamara Clark and Del Clark, who were found deceased in their Cumberland County home. The initial investigation has not revealed any signs of foul play, and there is no threat to public safety. Autopsies will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office extends their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
One person was killed and another injured in a shooting incident in Fayetteville, Cumberland County. The authorities are investigating the incident and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Cumberland County in Pennsylvania will be conducting mosquito spraying in five municipalities due to the presence of West Nile Virus-positive mosquito samples. The spraying will take place from dusk until around 11 p.m. in portions of Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, North Middleton, Monroe, and Silver Spring Townships. Residents are advised to take preventive measures such as using mosquito repellants, wearing protective clothing, securing window and door screens, eliminating stagnant water, and treating water sources with mosquito dunks.
A Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The ticket matched four of the five white balls and the red Powerball, with the Power Play option chosen. The Giant store in Carlisle, where the ticket was sold, will receive a $500 bonus. The Powerball jackpot for the next drawing is estimated at $236 million.
A 79-year-old man from Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Cumberland County, New Jersey, for allegedly offering a 7-year-old boy candy to enter his vehicle and grabbing the child by the arm. Thomas Cannon was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor, a third-degree felony. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call the New Jersey State Police.
A homeowner in Cumberland County shot a suspected burglar who tried to break into their home on Sunday evening. The burglar fled the scene and was later found near Sixteenth and Bridge streets. The investigation is ongoing, but the burglary did not appear to be random. No arrests have been announced as of Monday.
A man involved in a high-speed chase through multiple counties died after crashing into an oncoming car on Shaker Road in Gray. The driver was first seen driving erratically in Leeds, and officers began to follow when he allegedly sped off. The driver led multiple law enforcement agencies on a chase through three counties, at times driving at very high speeds. The officer following the driver had to break off the pursuit because it was unsafe to drive at such a high speed through the residential areas along Route 26. The area will be closed off while they reconstruct the crash to determine how fast he was going.
A woman was fatally shot during an argument in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, on Sunday evening. Breanna E. Black, 33, has been charged with homicide in connection to the shooting of 48-year-old Beth Ann Schwartz. Black was taken into custody at the scene and is being held at the Cumberland County Prison. State police said there are no additional suspects or persons of interest in this case.
Speranza Animal Rescue in Cumberland County has confirmed that the cause of the recent canine illness outbreak is leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that can be transmitted through contact with infected urine or contaminated water. The rescue is currently treating affected dogs and taking measures to prevent further spread of the disease.
Two firefighters were injured in a two-alarm fire that occurred in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County. The fire started in the garage and spread to the house. Firefighters were told that two children were trapped, but they were found safely outside. The garage collapsed, causing two firefighters to become trapped. They were extracted with minor injuries and transported to the hospital. The cause of the fire is unknown, and State Police will be investigating.