News

Threat cleared at Maine Medical Center following discovery of suspicious package

Threat cleared at Maine Medical Center following discovery of suspicious package

Photo: clipart.com


PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) The front entrance at Maine Medical Center in Portland was closed Monday morning after officers were called in to investigate a suspicious package.

Portland police spokesperson David Singer confirmed Monday morning that the call to police came in around 8:40 a.m. The threat was cleared around 10:30 a.m. after the department’s Hazardous Devices Unit determined the package didn’t pose any threat.

No further details about the threat have been released.

Latest Headlines

6 hours ago in Local

Right Whale, Found Off Maine Coast, Growing in Population

The whales have shown a trend of slow population growth over the past four years.

16 hours ago in Local

New Hampshire Man Faces Attempted Murder After York Co. Stabbing

Deputies say the victim was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

18 hours ago in Local

Man Accused of Threatening to Detonate Bomb During Bangor Burglary

Officers say they found the suspect inside a closed business in Bangor

18 hours ago in Local

CMP Transformer Move to Delay Traffic Through Scarborough

Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

19 hours ago in Local

Standish woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend appears in court

A Standish woman charged with murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend made her first court appearance on Monday.