The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office received a frantic 911 call Thursday afternoon from a Woodland woman reporting that she had just been assaulted by her boyfriend.
Residents of Maine using Verizon as their cell phone provider can now simply text 911 for emergency services.
Earlier this week, Verizon Wireless announced that it is now giving its customers the option to text 911 when making a call isn’t necessarily ideal. It’s a feature that could ultimately save the lives of those that have been rendered unable to make a phone call, says Maine Public Safety Co