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Man dies after being stabbed at Fryeburg Fairgrounds

FRYEBURG (WGME) — Police say man died early Wednesday morning after being stabbed at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds.

Police say they got a report of man who had been stabbed and was unresponsive around 1 a.m.

When officers arrived, they found a dead man near the restroom facilities at Fryeburg Fairgrounds on Main Street.

Detectives have identified witnesses and persons of interest and are conducting interviews and collecting evidence at this time.

Crime scene technicians and analysts from the Maine State Police Evidence Response Team continue to process the scene and are expected to be at the Fairgrounds into the evening.

The victim’s name has not been released.

Authorities say there is no risk to the public. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner is expected to conduct an autopsy on the man in the coming days.


Photo Credit WGME.com

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Injured Hiker on Mt. Potash Trail

Waterville Valley:  On Sunday, May 9th shortly before 4:30 PM New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified that a hiker was injured on the Mt. Potash Trail. The hiker was Kenneth Winitzer, 65 of Conway, NH. Kenneth was hiking with his wife Jill when he fell and injured his hip while descending the trail.  A passing hiker was able to hike back up the trail in order to gain cell service and placed a call for help.  Kenneth and Jill were also equipped with an Emergency Personal Locator Beacon and were able to activate it.   

Along with Conservation Officers members of Lakes Region Search and Rescue responded.  Rescuers located Kenneth a little over a mile from the trailhead.  He was placed in a litter and carried out to a Forest Service Road adjacent to the trail and driven the remaining distance to the trailhead.  He arrived back at the trailhead shortly before 7:00 PM and was taken by ambulance to the Memorial Hospital in North Conway for treatment.

Lakes Region Search and Rescue is a highly skilled volunteer search and rescue organization whose members work hard to maintain the skills and equipment necessary to carry out mountain rescues. Anyone can donate to Lakes Region Search and through the New Hampshire Outdoor Council at www.nhoutdoorcouncil.org.  Donations are fully tax deductible. Outdoor enthusiasts are also encouraged to purchase a Hike Safe card at www.wildnh.com/safe. The card helps support Fish and Game search and rescue activities.  For safe hiking tips and a list of essential gear, visit hikesafe.com.