Rip currents, one of the coast’s greatest dangers, account for the most beach rescues every year. Hurricane Erin is bringing the potentially deadly currents to the East Coast this week.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Great white shark spotted near Ogunquit beach
The ‘credible sighting’ of a 6- to 8-foot white shark near Little Beach on Tuesday follows a handful of similar reports at southern Maine beaches this month.
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1 year later, Brunswick residents still fear impacts of PFAS spill
State and local officials have worked to address the spill of toxic firefighting foam at the former naval air station, but residents and environmental advocates have lingering questions.
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South Portland plans to replace Pearl Street Pump Station
South Portland’s wastewater infrastructure — like many towns in the state — is in dire need of an upgrade. The resulting project could double sewer rates.
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Scarborough 5K will benefit South Portland Food Cupboard
For the 15th year, the Knights of Columbus 5K will fill the streets of Scarborough.
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14-year-old arrested after 2 Rangeley fires
One fire was at a house Friday, the other at an apartment on Aug. 9.
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Oyster farmer, former Marine enters U.S. Senate race against Susan Collins
Graham Platner, a Democrat from Hancock County, joins a growing list of mostly little-known candidates to challenge Collins, who is seeking a 6th term.
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Auburn Council votes for moratorium on needle exchange programs
Officials supported a 6-month moratorium, but it won’t take effect until a second vote in September.
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Windham man rescues Saco family from house fire, receives Citizen Heroism Award
After noticing a rapidly spreading blaze July 29, Tyler Johnson jumped into action.
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ICE agents in Maine arrest local pastor who supported immigrant community
Michel Tshimankinda was detained by ICE last week. His family is raising money to bring him home to Westbrook.