2 young men, 2 juveniles indicted for multiple Maine arsons, including at Elan School

Call for 'urgent' action to deal with arson ravaged former school

COUNCILLORS have called for “urgent” action to deal with a building that has been blighted by vandalism and arson for over a decade.

4 indicted on arson charges for fires at former Elan School and multiple Maine properties

Four people, including two people under the age of 18, have been indicted on arson charges connected to fires that were set at the former Elan School campus and other Maine properties. James Akers, 18, of Portland and Jacob Kaiser, 18, of Biddeford were indicted on charges out of Androscoggin and Cumberland counties, according to Maine Department of Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss. Akers and Kaiser were accused of setting fire to seven building…

2 young men, 2 juveniles indicted for multiple Maine arsons, including at Elan School

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says indictments have been handed down in connection with a series of fire and property damage cases, including at the vacant Elan School campus.

4 teens indicted in connection to 7 fires at Poland’s Elan School and other locations

The fires at the old Elan School drew heavy media attention due to the school's controversial history.

Arson spree targets Yarmouth homes, former Elan School; suspects face charges

The Fire Marshal's Office says they've arrested two men and two teens in connection with a string of arsons in Poland and Yarmouth.