Family of 4 hit by alleged OUI driver while walking on sidewalk at summer festival

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Morgan Sturdivant, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 21, 2026 · 3 min read

BANGOR, Maine ( WABI /Gray News) - A Maine man is facing multiple charges, including operating under the influence of methamphetamine, after police said he hit a family of four walking on a sidewalk during a summer festival on Saturday. Lincoln police said the incident happened during Loonfest at...

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Category: safety · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 3 min

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Original reporting	Morgan Sturdivant, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
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