The storm was downgraded from a hurricane before reaching New England, leaving many to breathe a sigh of relief.
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Lisbon Falls restaurant chef taken to Maine Med with severe burns
The individual was cooking a dish during prep when alcohol from the dish splashed onto their uniform, causing it to catch fire.
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Man detained by police after spraying officer with mace in Brunswick
A 32-year-old man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly stole police mace and sprayed it into an officer’s face in Brunswick Thursday night. Brunswick police went to Gurnet Road around 6 p.m. after receiving a report that an individual was taking off his clothes, throwing bottles and running into the roadway by the U-Haul […]
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Positive test rate for COVID-19 increases as Maine reports another 185 cases
Transmission remains high throughout much of the state and country.
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Auburn fugitive, charged with sex crimes in Michigan, captured in Harpswell
Michael J. Bernard, a lobsterman, was caught by federal officials as he departed a lobster boat Thursday afternoon.
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For Midcoast veterans, the outcome in Afghanistan is not black and white
“The reality on the ground is you don’t really understand a place like Afghanistan until you’ve served there,” said Doug Livermore, an Afghanistan War veteran and Brunswick High School graduate.
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U.S. struggles to speed Kabul airlift despite Taliban, chaos
A State Department spokesman said 6,000 people were cleared for evacuation Thursday and were expected to board military flights.
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Billionaire gives former New Hampshire hermit ‘River Dave’ money to build a cabin
In the meantime, the location of David Lidstone’s temporary winter housing is being kept secret to protect his privacy.
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West Bath School to require face masks indoors
Some prior COVID-19 protocols, such as social distancing and frequent hand washing, are also sticking around for the new academic year.
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Brunswick schools will require masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status
The Brunswick School Board made the decision in an 8-1 vote Wednesday.