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Maine officials stress water safety after recent drownings
WGME - Maine
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OGUNQUIT (WGME) -- After recent drownings in Maine, officials want to make sure people are being safe in the water. Ogunquit’s fire chief says every lifeguard stand on the beach has two lifeguards at all times for both their safety and the...
Maine tourism continues past July 4th
WABI - Maine
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July 7, 2025
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The fourth of July has come and gone, but the tourists remain here in the state of Maine. AAA predicting one of the busiest holidays on record. Among those moving about the state are Ohio natives Milo and Diane Macko. We...
Southern Maine road closed after car stereo part mistaken for bomb
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 10, 2025
Police closed a York County road for several hours on Thursday after a discarded piece of a car stereo system was mistaken for a bomb. The York County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a suspicious object on the side of Lower Guinea Road in Lebanon...
Lack of info about Maine paddleboarder’s slaying rattles community
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 10, 2025
UNION, Maine — The lack of information being given out by Maine State Police concerning the homicide death of Sunshine Stewart is leaving many people nervous. Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky said Wednesday there has been a noticeable increase in...
Discover 10 Places in Maine to Crush ‘National French Fry Day’
WDEA AM 1370 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
Tomorrow, celebrate the crispiest day of the year, Maine-style. From beachside classics to duck-fat masterpieces, here’s where to get your fry fix across the Pine Tree State this Friday! It goes without saying that you can’t have a sandwich or a...
Power Banks Sold in Maine Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
Z107.3 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
There’s an active recall on a specific power bank that was available in Maine for over half a decade due to potential fire and burn hazards. When you hear about a product recall, it’s important to take it seriously—it’s not just a suggestion....
Maine's Thunderstorm Season is Here - Know How to Stay Safe
Q106.5 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Thunderstorms can be fun to watch, but it's important to take certain precautions before the fun turns dangerous. Maine Emergency Management Agency Says Lightning is Powerful and Deadly Lightning is not something to be taken for granted. A single...
Thanking Maine’s leaders for coming through for seniors | Letter
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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July 10, 2025
Our local legislators deserve a big thank you for supporting LD 814, the Older Mainers Act. This important legislation allows Agencies on Aging to address needs at the local level. Championed by Rep. Kristin Cloutier, and supported by Sen. Peggy...
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
The appeal still needs to be formally dismissed by a court, but it is essentially dropped given that both parties agree. PORTLAND, Maine — Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student...
Maine motel owners see fewer bookings as tourists wait for last-minute deals
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
Lodgings are seeing fewer bookings and on shorter notice. Business owners believe consumers are worried about having the cash to afford future stays. MAINE, USA — Rooms that were once booked full are more likely to be open for motels, hotels, and...
Maine Man Missing After Jumping in the River to Rescue His Dog
Z107.3 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
A search is underway for an Augusta man who jumped in the Kennebec River to save his dog. Augusta, Maine Man Went Missing After Jumping in the Kennebec River for His Dog Robert Stolt, 22, of Augusta, was fishing on the river near Bath yesterday...
Body recovered from Kennebec River amid search for missing Maine man
WGME - Maine
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BATH, Maine (WGME) -- A man’s body was recovered from the Kennebec River amid a search for a missing Maine fisherman. Maine Marine Patrol says a man’s body was found around 6 p.m. on Wednesday on the shore of Woods Island in the Kennebec River....
Bomb Squad Investigating Package in Southern Maine
B98.5 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
According to an article on the WMTW website, a portion of Lower Guinea Road in Lebanon was closed to traffic on Thursday morning. As of 11 AM a bomb squad was on their way to the site where a suspicious package had been spotted. The article did...
SoPo Just Got Fresher: The Garden Bar is Open in Maine
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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July 10, 2025
South Portland just got greener and fresher! The Garden Bar is now official open, according to Portland Food Map. They're located at 173 Ocean Street and have completely transformed the former Rwanda Bean Café into this gorgeous bright, leafy spot...
Maine’s Best Restaurants Beyond Portland: 30 Must-Try Spots
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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July 7, 2025
There’s been a monumental shift in Portland, Maine, since the turn of the century. The city has transformed into an East Coast tourism hotspot, with its swanky hotels, popular shopping district, fun activities, and vibrant culture. However, what...
Maine man critically injured in collision between dirt bike, 4-wheeler
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
A young man from Maine suffered serious, life-threatening injuries on the Fourth of July as the result of a collision between a dirt bike and a four-wheeler in Wilton, according to authorities.Wilton Police Chief Ethan Kyes said the collision...
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot
KPRC - Texas
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July 7, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine – Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student athlete online now agree that the lawmaker's appeal over her loss of voting rights for her post is now moot. Republican state...
Maine State Police establish tip line for Union homicide investigation
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
Sunshine Stewart was last seen paddleboarding on Crawford Pond. Police are asking anyone with information about her death to call them or text "MESPTIP" to 847411. UNION, Maine — Maine State Police have established a tip line for the investigation...
Body recovered from Maine river
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 10, 2025
A body was found Wednesday evening in the Kennebec River in Bath. A witness on Crawford Island spotted the body on nearby Woods Island, where the Maine Marine Patrol recovered it about 6 p.m., according to the Maine Department of Marine Resources....
Road reopens in Lebanon after bomb squad investigation
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
A portion of Lower Guinea Road in Lebanon was closed for several hours Thursday morning and into the afternoon after what police called an unknown device on the side of the road.Police said the device was determined to be a discarded vehicle audio...