A subdivision in Old Orchard Beach was sold at auction in June, leaving two families in limbo about whether they will be able to stay in homes that they never closed on.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Gramlich: Gov. Mills has chance to do right by vulnerable Mainers
Signing L.D. 775 would expand and restore much-needed support services for people with mental illness.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Police identify motorcyclist killed in Standish on Friday
The motorcyclist killed in a crash in Standish on Friday night was identified as a 50-year-old man from Old Orchard beach, police said.
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Memories of spectacular fire at Old Orchard Beach pier still vivid, even after 50 years
The fire, visible from as far away as Sebago Lake, destroyed the popular Noah’s Ark fun house and a carousel with hand-carved horses.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Look, don’t touch baby seals on the beach
Early July is typically the time when newly weaned harbor seals show up on beaches while they are learning to fend for themselves.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police still searching for bigamist who fled halfway house
Police are still looking for Michael Middleton, the Old Orchard man who was accused of having at least four wives when he received a 12-month suspended sentence on a bigamy charge in May.
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Lifeguard shortage makes summer staffing a challenge on southern Maine beaches
The state and several towns have increased starting pay to try to recruit more lifeguards for public beaches.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
CMP misled the public, mismanaged rollout of new billing system
A Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram investigation reveals that layers of Central Maine Power management misjudged the enormity of changing over to a new billing system, leaving thousands of angry and frustrated customers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Pairs of nesting piping plovers in Maine hit record numbers
Still, with just 164 adult birds along the entire Maine coast, efforts to protect the endangered shorebird must continue, scientists say.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Former Maine man accused of having at least 4 wives expected to admit to bigamy
Michael Middleton, 43, who lived most recently in Old Orchard Beach, faces as much as 7 years in prison in New Hampshire and could face charges in other states as well.