A state spokesperson says the weekslong dry spell affecting most of Maine could shorten the peak of leaf-peeping season and make the autumn colors less vibrant.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Maine’s coldest case: Police still don’t know who killed Kenny Wood Jr. in Auburn in 1954
Despite years of investigation, authorities have never figured out who murdered the 12-year-old from Gray.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine nonprofit will renovate fixer-uppers, sell them as affordable housing
The new Avesta Housing program is meant to help moderate-income families that are ‘often overlooked’ afford their first home.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Sixth grader arrested after Gray-New Gloucester school bus evacuated
Police searched the 11-year-old suspect’s home and found the ‘suspicious device,’ which was determined not to be an explosive. The boy was released to his parents while the district attorney considers whether to file charges.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Local & State
Suzie the black bear celebrates 30th birthday at Maine Wildlife Park in Gray
Keepers planned a day full of enrichment for Suzie while educating visitors about Maine’s black bear population.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Portland police arrest suspect in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting
Police said Aaron Karp surrendered Thursday night and is being held without bail on a homicide charge at the Cumberland County Jail.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Warden Service to host information sessions
The Maine Warden Service seeks new team members dedicated to conserving Maine’s fish, wildlife, and other natural resources and protecting the people who enjoy them. Those interested in becoming a Maine game warden can attend an information meetings to learn how to become one, how to prepare for the hiring process, meet current staff, and […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police investigating Forest Avenue shooting search Gray residence
Portland police officials said that the search Friday night was part of the investigation into the shooting near Morrill’s Corner on Tuesday that killed 1 and left 3 injured.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man attempting to pass in median crashes on turnpike in Gray
Robert Padilla, 39, lost control of his pickup truck after trying to use the median to pass the SUV in front of him in the far-left lane, police said.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Northern lights possible over Maine this week as active solar season flares up again
One of the most vibrant aurora seasons in years continues this summer as a medium-size solar storm is forecasted to arrive in Maine skies Tuesday night.