News

Dexter Police Searching for Missing Man

Dexter Police Searching for Missing Man

Kirt Cookson - Dexter Police Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


Police in Dexter are searching for a missing man.

Officers say 35-year-old Kirt Cookson was last seen around 5 p.m. Tuesday on Christopher Road near the armory.

They say he was on foot and has not returned home.

Cookson was wearing a black hoodie, dark-colored jeans, and white shoes when he was last seen. Police said he does not have a phone with him.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Dexter Police Department at 207-924-7622.

Latest Headlines

15 minutes ago in Local

Almost 40 years later, police still seek answers about Westbrook homicide

Fresh

As of this past Saturday, it has been 38 years since then-23-year-old Alice Hawkes was found dead in her Spring Street apartment.

16 hours ago in Local

Member of Bush family expected to announce bid for Govenor next week

Health-care entrepreneur Jonathan Bush plans a "major announcement" Wednesday at athenahealth, the company he founded and moved to Belfast in 2008.

20 hours ago in Local

Against the Odds: Maine’s Orchards Pull Off a Top-Quality Apple Harvest

Next year's apples might be a problem, but for now enjoy Maine's apples

2 days ago in Local

New report suggests electrical component to blame for foam spill at Brunswick airport

A new report says a faulty electrical component is likely to blame for the massive spill of toxic firefighting foam last year at the Brunswick Executive Airport.

2 days ago in Local

Boy struck by vehicle at Millinocket crosswalk

A boy was taken by Life Flight to the hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Millinocket.