Brooklin man dies after jumping from Penobscot Narrows Bridge August 31, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Breaking News, Cops & Courts, News VERONA ISLAND — A Brooklin man, 79, died Friday morning after he jumped off the Penobscot Narrows Bridge on Verona Island, Maine State Police Lt. Rod Charette reported. The man died of the injuries sustained from the fall, Charette said. “His body was recovered from the Penobscot River.” The Maine State Police is the lead investigating agency. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Maine Marine Patrol, Bucksport Police Department and Bucksport Fire Department assisted with the recovery efforts. Bio Latest Posts Jennifer OsbornReporter and columnist at The Ellsworth AmericanNews Reporter Jennifer Osborn covers news and features on the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle-Stonington. She welcomes tips and story ideas. She also writes the Gone Shopping column. Email Jennifer with your suggestions at [email protected] or call 667-2576. Latest posts by Jennifer Osborn (see all) Co-defendant in dog death free on bail - September 26, 2018 Maine State Police Log Week of Sept. 27 - September 25, 2018 Bucksport Police Log Week of Sept. 27 - September 25, 2018
