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Montville man dead after motorcycle hits deer

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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]