Joseph’s by the Sea sustained extensive water and smoke damage, but its owners vow to reopen the landmark eatery that was established in 1968.
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Old Orchard Beach police arrest man accused of domestic violence assault
They say Christopher Thornton, 30, choked and beat a woman he was living with over the July Fourth weekend.
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The Portland Symphony Orchestra announces outdoor, in-person summer concert series
The Portland Symphony Orchestra is returning to its first concerts with a live audience in over a year on Sunday, June 27. Three summer concerts will be held at the Seaside Pavilion in Old Orchard Beach. The first concert, “Eckart Conducts Beethoven,” will feature Beethoven’s breakthrough “Eroica” Symphony. PSO Music Director Eckart Preu said, “Words […]
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Attorney argues 40-year sentence for Old Orchard Beach murder was too high
Dustan Bentley pleaded guilty to the murder of William Popplewell and received the maximum sentence possible under his plea agreement.
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Blanche Chavarry, 96, retired major of The Salvation Army
The Old Orchard Beach resident’s service to the organization spanned nearly 75 years.
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Brush fires keep firefighters and forest rangers busy
Wildfires broke out in several locations across the state Tuesday, including near a neighborhood in Old Orchard Beach.
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Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues
Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.
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Old Orchard Beach man killed in Massachusetts crash
Joshua Avery, 42, died after a crash early Sunday on I-495 in Tewksbury.
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Mainers say they back mask mandate, even if they won’t follow it to the letter
While they hope the governor’s new order leads to more mask wearing, some admitted they will still take off their masks when it doesn’t seem to make sense to wear them.
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Old Orchard Beach man sentenced to 40 years for roommate’s murder
Dustan Bentley, 32, beat and strangled 65-year-old William Popplewell in the apartment they shared in March 2019.