Rescue crews attempted to save the 41-year-old’s life, but she was pronounced dead at the scene Wednesday.
Local & State
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Can I use my fire pit? What you need to know about Maine burn restrictions amid drought
We answer your burning questions — literally — with help from the Maine Forest Service.
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Meet the kite enthusiasts who put on high-flying shows at Bug Light Park
Members of the Nor’Easters Kite Club have been making and flying their own kites for decades.
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Portland considers new attendance boundaries for elementary and middle schools
They haven’t changed since the mid-2000s, but population shifts have occurred, resulting in an uneven balance of enrollment and demographics across Portland’s K-8 schools.
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Falmouth Town Council sends public works renovation to the ballot
Following a public engagement campaign on three municipal facilities projects, the council also decided to indefinitely postpone forwarding improvements to two fire stations.
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Rare public event at Kennebunk’s iconic Wedding Cake House sold out quickly
The Brick Store Museum fundraiser will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres, and tours of the home.
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Neighbors voice concerns about pub that’s moving to Kennebunkport
Ryan’s Corner House, a pub in Lower Village Kennebunk, plans a move across the bridge.
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Kennebunk voters approve land-use agreement for new cell tower
Voters Tuesday gave Wireless EDGE the green light to proceed with plans for a tower on Factory Pasture Lane.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Is it legal to fish for Atlantic sturgeon in Maine? | Fact brief
The ‘dinosaur fish’ can grow up to 14 feet long and weigh as much as 800 pounds.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
What to know for South Portland’s return to school
Assistant Superintendent Johanna Price answers your back to school questions.