SEARSMONT — One man is dead after an early morning accident. State police say Richard L. Turner, Jr., 45, of Montville hit a deer on his motorcycle then skidded into a tree on the Thompson Ridge Road near the intersection of Borough Road. Turner died from injuries sustained in the accident on route via Lifeflight […]
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Last week’s multi-vehicle crash on I-295 still under investigation
An accident that occurred near the Falmouth-Cumberland line on Interstate 295 July 14 is still under investigation. The accident involving a sport utility vehicle, a car and a school bus delayed traffic on the busy highway for over two hours during the afternoon. Around 2:20 p.m., Rudolf Kaserman, 78, of Gorham crossed the median with […]
Feeling hot, hot, hot
There is one word on every Mainer’s mind right now — hot. And we may not see relief from the heat for a couple days. National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Kistner said today’s highs are expected to range from 90 to 95. He said the heat and humidity will continue through tonight with highs around […]
Jasper Wyman & Son fined for unlawful employees
The largest U.S. supplier of premium wild blueberry products has been fined by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for hiring unlawful employees.
New TA residence hall to be dedicated
SACO — A new dorm on the Thornton Academy campus will be dedicated tonight in name of the school’s Headmaster Carl Stasio and his wife Barbara. The Carl and Barbara Stasio Residence Hall is the second on campus and will house 42 female boarding students. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at […]
Specialty license plate for Patriots fans would benefit state nonprofits
Maine motorists may soon have another way to show their Patriots pride. The New England Patriots unveiled a proposed Maine license plate Wednesday featuring the National Football League team’s logo. Similar plates are already offered in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Spokeswoman Sarah Leong Oliver said about 30 pre-orders were received during an hour-long unveiling ceremony […]
Patriots plates may soon grace Maine cars
Maine motorists may soon have another way to display their loyalty to the New England Patriots. The National Football League team unveiled a proposed specialty license plate Wednesday that features the Patriots logo. Similar plates are already offered in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. A total of 2,000 preorders are needed to bring it to the […]
Afternoon accident on 295 still causing traffic headaches
An early afternoon accident may still be slowing northbound traffic on Interstate 295. Maine State Police say a trailer carrying carnival ride equipment jackknifed near Yarmouth, around mile marker 17. Authorities responded shortly after 1 p.m. and both lanes were closed for about an hour causing traffic to back up for miles. Authorities say there […]
Old Orchard visitors include piping plover chicks
An area is roped off to protect the pair, who hatched at Pine Point.
Biddeford plan would hold landlords liable for disturbances
Biddeford property owners would face fines if tenant activities threaten public safety or create a nuisance.