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Town of Eddington's oldest citizen receives award
EDDINGTON -- A 94 year-old Eddington woman received a special honor from her community on Sunday. Friends and family of Alice 'Lou' Higgins gathered to award her the Eddington Boston Post Cane. According to members of the Eddington Historical Society, the cane has been passed on to the town's oldest...
Man Killed In Lowell Temple Shooting ID'd; Police Make Bust
A 38-year-old New Hampshire man is accused of killing a man and wounding another and a woman in a shooting in the parking lot of a Hindu temple in Lowell last week, authorities said. Paul Garcia, of Dover, is charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery by dischar…
Durham Marathoner Dead After Biking Accident
The marathon community is mourning the loss of Robert Kennedy, a long-time Boston Marathon runner from Durham. Newington police said crews responded to a bicycle accident on Little Bay Road on Saturday around 10 a.m. Kennedy was traveling with a group of cyclists during the ‘Bikes and Beers’ cycling event...
Kennebunk High custodian finishes in top three for excellence award: ‘Lucky to have her’
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Kennebunk High School custodian Terri Baird placed in the top three for the 2024 A. Burleigh Oxton Award for Excellence. The award is given out each year by the Educational Plant Maintenance Association of Maine and recognizes custodians who go above and beyond their regular duties and is passionate about helping students. ...
Biddeford man pleads guilty to assault charge from Jan. 6 Capitol riot
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine man who swung a pole at police during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot has pleaded guilty. Forty-five-year-old Christopher Maurer, who is from Biddeford, pleaded guilty Tuesday to assault with a deadly weapon. Maurer was in the area of some of the most violent attacks...
Incredible video: Breaching whale lands on boat off New Hampshire coast
RYE, N.H. — Everyone escaped unharmed after a whale breached and landed on a boat in Portsmouth Harbor. It happened Tuesday morning and brothers from Eliot, Maine, who were on a boat nearby, captured it on video off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire. Despite the boat nearly capsizing,...
John Pogorek remembered as ‘generous, loyal friend’ after fatal crash
A Massachusetts native and commander of the Air National Guard in New Hampshire who was hit and killed by an SUV earlier this month is being remembered for his “warm personality.”. Brigadier General John “Pogo” Pogorek, 57, was hit by an SUV near his home in Rochester, New Hampshire,...
City finance committee selects bond, airport bond
LACONIA — The city council Finance Committee selected Franklin Savings Bank's bid for recommendation to the city council for the bond the city intends to issue for costs of development projects at Laconia Municipal Airport. Bids were submitted by Franklin Savings Bank and Bank of New Hampshire for consideration...
You Could Own an Entire Island in Maine for the Price of a Condo in Biddeford
If you have a boat, can travel to an island, and are willing to let go of some amenities, you could own your very own island in Maine!. It's called Chance Island and is located in Machiasport. The island is on a stunning 44 acres and includes two beautiful cottages! It's listed by DOWNEAST PROPERTIES, INC.
Perry Plummer returns: Dover hires former fire chief on interim basis. Here's why.
DOVER — Former Dover fire chief Perry Plummer has been tapped to serve as the city department's interim leader as current Chief Michael McShane is away on extended family and medical leave, according to the city. Plummer, a 25-year veteran of the Dover Fire Department, served as the city’s chief from 2002 until 2011. Appointed by City Manager Michael Joyal Jr., Plummer’s 10-week-long interim deal will be up for approval at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. ...
UNE Students Gain New Perspectives in Health Care in Collaboration with Maine Department of Corrections
The Maine Correctional Center in Windham, Maine, doesn’t currently offer physical therapy in-house to its residents. But when Jacqueline Keller took a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the facility with 30 other health care students from the University of New England last week, Keller asked if she could bring physical therapy to the residents, who are currently sent outside the center to receive physical therapy.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet 4 athletes with Seacoast NH ties in Summer Games
Four athletes with ties to Seacoast New Hampshire — all women — are set to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. All of them are veterans of at least one Olympics. Dover native Jessica Parratto, who is in her third Olympics, will be looking to claim a second medal in synchronized diving with partner Delaney Schnell. ...
UNH Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's and women's Cross Country teams, led by second-year Director Anna Magle-Haberek, announced their schedules for the 2024 season. UNH opens its season on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Vermont Invite before taking a trip down to the Friar Invitational for...
Saco proposes increase in stipend for elected officials
Saco residents in November may be asked to give elected officials a raise. Saco city councilors, per the city charter, receive a $1200 annual stipend, and the mayor receives a $3600 annual stipend. School board members receive the same compensation as city councilors. Councilor Phil Hatch said at Monday night’s...
Leading with Heart: York Hospital nears fundraising goal for new cardiac lab
YORK, Maine — York Hospital has raised $4.9 million toward its $6.4 million goal for the Petrovich Peterson Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. "The 'Leading with Heart' campaign is crucial for ensuring our community has access to the best cardiac care possible," said York Hospital President Dr. Patrick Taylor. "We are calling on our community, partners, and supporters to join us in this transformative journey to better serve our patients – and save lives."
York residents file suit to stop AT&T’s water tank antenna project: Here's why
YORK, Maine — York Heights neighborhood residents are taking their appeal of a recently approved cellular facility to the superior court. Janet Drew of Avon Avenue and Linda Molda of Camden Avenue have been fighting the installation of six-panel antennas by AT&T on top of a nearby water tower at 5 Roots Rock Road since the project first went before the town Planning Board last year. They unsuccessfully appealed the project’s approval with the town Board of Appeals in the spring. Now, they are appealing that decision in York County Superior Court.
Several Arrested in Alleged Maine Drug Trafficking Operation
Over the last couple of decades, the work it takes to keep drugs off the streets of Maine has likely tripled. It's no secret that the drug epidemic has reached a fever pitch, not just here in Maine, but all around the country. And now, local police departments, drug enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices and state police units are working overtime to try and curb the drugs that have flooded our towns.
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