Stories by Jessica Potila

8 years ago

How much of a famed 1976 UFO abduction is true?

PART II In part 1 of this story, Chuck Rak, one of four men who claimed aliens took them while canoeing on Big Eagle Lake in northern Maine 40 years ago, an incident which became internationally known as the “Allagash Abductions,” said the supposed UFO abductees fabricated some parts of their story. Rak challenges what […]

8 years ago

How much of 1976 UFO abduction is true?

PART 1 of 2

ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY — Speaking via telephone from a motel room in Bethany, Missouri on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, Chuck Rak, one of four men who claimed aliens took them while canoeing on Big Eagle Lake in northern Maine 40 years ago, an incident which became internationally known as the “Allagash Abductions,” said it did not happen.

“The reason I supported the story at first was because I wanted to make money,” he said.

8 years ago

Auto enthusiasts plan Ride for Autism Awareness

Auto enthusiasts plan Ride for Autism Awareness

A group of automobile enthusiasts will host a Ride for Autism Awareness on Saturday, August 20, 2016 and they are welcoming all with a heart for those living with autism to join the event.

8 years ago

Auto enthusiasts plan Ride for Autism

     A group of automobile enthusiasts will host a Ride for Autism Awareness on Saturday, August 20, 2016 and they are welcoming all with a heart for those living with autism to join the event.

8 years ago

Man involved in standoff accused of threatening police

     VAN BUREN, Maine — A 29-year-old man charged with kidnapping and domestic assault over the weekend was identified Monday as Corey Vick. According to a police report made public Monday, he also threatened to shoot any officer who tried to arrest him.