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) Sheriff makes another pitch for school resource officers - September 20, 2018 Gardener’s journey began at age 13 - September 20, 2018 Woman, 20, pleads to lesser charges in murder case - September 19, 2018
