Heavy thunderstorms swept through the area late Thursday afternoon.
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Trek Across Maine seeks volunteers for 2022 ride
The Trek Across Maine is searching for volunteers for its 38th annual bike ride, scheduled for Friday to Sunday, June 17-19. The trek will start at Thomas Point Beach and Campground in Brunswick, with overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston and St. Joseph’s College in Standish, according to a news release from the American […]
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Cumberland County Children’s Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Schoolhouse Arts Center
Cumberland County Children’s Theatre proudly presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” live on stage at Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish. Performances are scheduled on April 30, May 1, and May 7–8, 2022. “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor who is […]
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State not doing enough to protect iconic birds, loon lovers say
Proposed state rules governing boat racing on Maine lakes fall short of wildlife protection that’s needed, loon advocates argue
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Mother of Standish woman killed in June accuses boyfriend of slaying
In court papers seeking a protection-from-abuse order, the mother of 30-year-old Amanda Brown says Brown’s boyfriend shot her and is claiming self-defense.
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Standish motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with tractor-trailer
Police say Raymond Taylor, 60, tried to pass on the right as a truck hauling an excavator was making a wide right turn in Standish.
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Man arrested in Standish after nine-hour standoff
Police took Kenneth Cordwell of Windham into custody after being called to a home for a report of domestic violence.
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Woman found dead from assault in Standish home
Maine State Police are investigating the assault that resulted in the death of Amanda Brown, 30, of Standish.
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Schools close early, cooling centers open as heat and humidity settle in
The requirement that students and staff wear masks in school has heightened concern about the heat and humidity, and some schools are planning to keep kids home on Tuesday as well.
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Saint Joseph’s College will require all students and staff to be fully vaccinated for fall semester
The college, based in Standish, joins a growing number of colleges requiring staff members and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.