News

Police make arrest following fire that damaged school

Police make arrest following fire that damaged school

Photo: clipart.com


Police have made an arrest following a suspicious fire that damaged an elementary school in Bath.

Police said a 30-year-old man was arrested by the fire marshal’s office and local police Saturday evening.

The man was jailed on Sunday.

It was unclear if he had an attorney.

Two firefighters were treated for injuries while battling the fire that started late Friday at Dike Newell School.

The school’s principal said damage was “extensive.”

Latest Headlines

18 hours ago in Local

Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

19 hours ago in Local

Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

22 hours ago in Local

New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

22 hours ago in Local

Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

22 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.