The Blotter
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Selected from the week’s calls to the Sheriff’s northern substation and Misquah first responders. Names withheld where charges were not filed, which this week is everyone.
Tuesday, 9:47 p.m. Report of “a group still arguing in the city-hall parking lot.” Deputy located four adults discussing the county-road shoulder after the planning-board meeting. All four agreed they were arguing. No assistance requested.
Wednesday, 5:21 a.m. Report of livestock trailer lights on for an extended period east of town. Contact made. Vekved family departing for State Fair. Lights functioning as intended.
Friday, 2:06 p.m. Caller reported “too many cars at the library and people in the street.” Summer reading finale. Traffic redirected for twenty-three minutes. No violation. Deputy received ice cream.
Saturday, 8:42 p.m. Noise complaint, Second Avenue. Determined to be ordinary taproom noise within ordinance. Caller advised the brewery has been there seventeen days. Caller replied, “I know, I’m adjusting.”
Sunday, 12:17 p.m. Report of an unattended inflatable raft near Loon Ridge. Raft belonged to resort, had been removed from swimming area for season, and was secured. No rescue required.
Monday, 6:44 a.m. Goat reported near County 6. Gone on arrival. Fifteenth non-meeting. No carrot present.
