UPDATED: Thomaston Super Walmart January 5th Bomb Threat

Thomaston, Maine - Yesterday about 4:10PM. It was reported that a employee of wal-Mart had received a phone call stating that there was a bomb in the building. He then received a second call stating that "they" are bringing more bombs and will shoot everyone in the parking lot. Following store protocol, the building was evacuated. Shoppers left the area, employees's assembled in a pre designated area. All were accounted for. The employee that received the call stated that in the back ground of the phone call he could hear what appeared to sound like young people laughing. The number was traced back to Florida, as what was similar in The November incident. However it was a Voice over internet call, we are unable to see where it originated from.

Thomaston Fire, Police, and Store management conducted a physical search of the building after it was determined that a Police canine was almost 2 hours away. After consultation with store management they felt comfortable enough to resume store operations.

We have no information at this time that any other Wal-mart stores experienced similar circumstances.

No injuries were reported, Investigation continues.

UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: Thomaston Super Walmart Reopened After Bomb Threat

Thomaston, Maine - We are learning that fire and police were on scene of an apparent bomb threat at the Thomaston Super Walmart late afternoon on January 5th, 2014.

Customers were evacuated.

The store at 5:20pm was turned back over to management.

No other information available.

UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: Law Enforcement Investigating Bomb Threat In Pickering Square Bangor

UPDATE: Those businesses listed below were reopened around 9pm. No suspect of yet who made the call to 911. Police suspect it was a male voice.

BREAKING NEWS: Police are investigating a suspicious item in Bangor Pickering Square after a caller said it was a bomb.

At 7:10 PM the Bangor Police Department received a 911 call from a subject reporting there was a bomb in Pickering Square.  The caller did not give any additional information and disconnected the call.  Bangor patrol officers responded to the area and located a suspicious item in the park.  The Bangor Police Department Explosives Ordinance Team has been activated and will be responding to the area to investigate the package.

In an attempt to ensure public safety during this incident, the Bangor Police Department has closed down Broad Street and Pickering Square to foot and vehicle traffic.  The following businesses have closed temporarily:  Nocturnem Draft Haus, The New Waverly, and the 4:20 Shop.

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UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: Bomb Threat at Medomak Valley High School

As of now all fire units have cleared the scene of a bomb threat at Medomak Valley High School.

BREAKING NEWS

Police and fire units are enroute to Medomak Valley High School for a bomb threat.

UPDATED BREAKING NEWS VIDEO: Thomaston Super WalMart Bomb Threat

Thomaston, Maine - The Super WalMart in Thomaston Maine Received a bomb threat around 3:30 this afternoon..  The store has been evacuated and was still closed at the time of publication..  Local and State police are on site along with Fire and EMS.

There are also reports of two other WalMarts receiving bomb threats this afternoon.

The following is a statement by the Thomaston Police chief Kavin Haj
About 2:25 PM We were alerted to a bomb threat at the Thomaston Wal-Mart. Upon arrival the store was evacuated of patrons and staff. I was learned that an employee was attempting to handle a phone call from an irrate individual  Prior to the completion of the call, the caller stated that there was a bomb in the store. Management was notified and the store evacuated. Thomaston Police department with assistance from the Knox County Sheriff's Department as well as the Maine State Police secured the area until the arrival of a K-( unit from the Maine State Police. Thomaston Fire and Ems assisted with securing the area.

About 5:00 PM the K-9 team completed it's search of the building. After determining that there was no apparent threat, The store was turned over to Wal-Mart management and will be re-opened soon. Thomaston Police continue to investigate.