William Grizzaffi, 52, of Lebanon, N.H., was hit by an Amtrak train on Saturday night, police say.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Pair of Maine businesses don’t deserve election-year backlash
A brewery in Freeport and a pizzeria in Old Orchard should not become casualties in political warfare.
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Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Federal, state agencies investigate death of piping plover chick, destruction of nest enclosures
Nesting enclosures in Saco and Old Orchard Beach were destroyed on the night of July 4, resulting in the death of a federally protected chick.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Ex-Maine labor chief: Shoring up our unemployment system requires more than state action alone
States need more federal funding and flexibility, as well as a national strategy to protect and support front-line workers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Amusement, recreation and entertainment businesses reopen, but it’s not all fun and games
Turning the calendar to July means the majority of public-facing businesses in Maine can now serve customers, as long as they comply with a checklist of state-mandated safety precautions.
Posted inLocal & State
Pandemic doesn’t stop some Maine yard sales as peddlers get creative
While each house has different rules for sanitation and distancing, loyal yard sale fans say the annual ritual gives them a feeling of community, and normalcy.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fear of outsiders creates tensions in Maine’s tourist spots and summer communities
Parts of the state with histories and economies tied to hosting out-of-state visitors are now fearing their arrival during the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Old Orchard Beach High staff member tests positive for virus
In a letter to families, Superintendent John Suttie said some staff and students may have been exposed.
Posted inLocal & State
Three small earthquakes recorded in Maine, New Hampshire
According to the United States Geological Survey, three small earthquakes have been recorded in New Hampshire and Maine since Sunday morning
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Access to well water testing is a public health necessity
Infants and children are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of prolonged exposure.