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Maine, News

Union man’s death was from natural causes, police say

by Stephen Betts The Courier-Gazette June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

Jonathan Dodge was found dead at a home on Saturday.

Maine, Olympics, Sports

Maine swimmer’s poolside proposal to U.S. Olympian makes a big internet splash

by Steve Craig June 25, 2024June 26, 2024

James Wells got down on one wet knee to ask Olympic gold medal swimmer Lilly King to marry him. She said yes.

Business, Maine, News

Looming flood threat: Maine coastal infrastructure at risk as soon as 2030

by Penelope Overton June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

The Union of Concerned Scientists predicts that high-tide flooding caused by rising seas will hit critical facilities with a few years if emissions stay the same.

Maine, News

Presque Isle man killed in Westmanland shooting

by Kay Neufeld June 24, 2024June 25, 2024

Maine State Police are investigating the death in northern Aroostook County and say there is no danger to the public.

Maine, News

Whale carcass found floating in Harpswell cove

by Kay Neufeld June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

The town has not yet determined what species of whale it is.

Maine, Times Record

Bath softball tournament to raise funds for Augusta nonprofit that helps female veterans

by Paul Bagnall June 24, 2024June 25, 2024

A new summer softball tournament to raise funds for multiple homeless veteran organizations is happening this weekend at the softball fields in Bath.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Biddeford man doesn’t deny killing his landlord, but refuses multiple plea deals

by Emily Allen June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

If convicted, prosecutors said they will request a life sentence for Randal J. Hennessey. He doesn’t dispute shooting Douglas Michaud Jr. at least 6 times on their apartment building’s front porch in 2021.

Maine, News

Firefighters find man’s remains at scene of Milo structure fire

by Kay Neufeld June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

The fire occurred in a free-standing workshop at 61 Elm St. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will confirm the identity of the deceased, who has been preliminarily been identified as 76-year-old Dwight Russell.