Missing Readfield woman found safe

News

/Photo: Maine State Police

UPDATE 3/8/24: Police say Folsom has been found safe.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing woman from Readfield.

The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office issued the alert Thursday afternoon for 76-year-old Sonia Folsom. She was last seen around 10 a.m. Thursday in Falmouth. Her family is concerned that she hasn’t returned home.

Folsom is a white female, 5′ 1″, weighing 149 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. She suffers from cognitive issues.

Folsom is driving a red Hyundai Santa Fe with Maine registration 6802VW.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.

Latest Headlines

49 minutes ago in Trending, World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

Fresh

King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.

50 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach

Fresh

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.

3 hours ago in Local

WGAN raises thousands for 2026 Holiday Hundred fundraiser to benefit The Salvation Army

This year's Holiday Hundred fundraiser to benefit the Salvation Army raised thousands of dollars for community members in need this holiday season.

8 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

14 hours ago in Local

New England’s Shrimp Fishery to Shut Down for 3 More Years

New England fishermen, especially those from Maine, used to catch millions of pounds of small pink shrimp in the winter.