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Portland City Council passes one affordable housing project, delays a second
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A pair of new projects could bring more than 130 new apartments to Portland. Monday, the council heard pitches from two developers. Councilors voted to move forward on an 80-unit project, but a second plan will now have to wait for another vote. “Right now, in this...
Deadly Limerick motorcycle crash one of several fatal Maine collisions in past week
A deadly motorcycle crash in Limerick is one of multiple fatal motor vehicle crashes this week in Maine. Troopers from the Maine State Police Southern Field Troop responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash in Limerick on Saturday afternoon, which killed 30-year-old Christopher Mannion of Scarborough. The initial investigation indicated that Mannion lost control while operating a motorcycle and struck a guardrail, and speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash.
If You See Mainers Feeding Bread to Geese, Stop Them Immediately
This is a tough pill to swallow, considering feeding cute geese and ducks at the local pond was one of my happiest childhood memories. I think the thought of feeding bread to geese subconsciously comes to our brains the same way feeding a dog a bone would, but as it turns out, it's actually pretty damaging to them.
Scarborough motorcyclist dies in Limerick crash
LIMERICK, Maine — A fatal motorcycle crash that happened Saturday in the town of Limerick is under investigation. Maine State Police responded to the crash on Route 5 around 1:40 p.m., Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said Monday in a news release. The motorcyclist, identified as...
Maine motorcyclist killed in Limerick crash
LIMERICK (WGME) -- Police say a Maine motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a guardrail in Limerick. Maine State Police say they responded to Rt. 5 around 1:40 p.m. on Saturday for a report of a fatal motorcycle crash. Troopers say 30-year-old Christopher Mannion of Scarborough was operating a Honda...
Two Seriously Injured after Motorcycle and Car Crash in Maine
Two people were seriously injured Saturday morning after a head-on motorcycle and car crash in Baldwin. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said speed and unsafe driving were factors in the collision on Route 113 around 8:30 am. Car Tried to Pass in Opposite Lane at Crest of Hill. Deputies...
Obituary: Cody Lee Oldham
PORTLAND – Cody Lee Oldham, 17, passed away in his mother’s arms on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland, Maine. Cody was born on Feb. 25, 2007, to his father, Dana Oldham and his mother, Shannon Bryant Oldham. Cody was an honor...
Maine basketball legend Liz Coffin finds ‘friendly competition’ on the course
SACO — Liz Coffin’s basketball jersey has been retired and hanging in gymnasium rafters for over 30 years, but you can still catch No. 44 in action at the golf course. The former Ashland High and University of Maine women’s basketball made the cut of the Maine Women’s Amateur on Tuesday. After two rounds of competition at the Biddeford-Saco Country Club, Coffin enters Wednesday’s final round in sole possession of 34th place with a score of 31-over.
Waterford World’s Fair combines old-fashioned fun with agricultural education
WATERFORD — The Waterford World’s Fair can trace its roots back to 1852. “It used to be called Tom Greene’s Fair” after the man who founded it and held the first few fairs in a field near his house, fair Secretary Darcy Winslow said. It was mostly an event for neighbors to gather around and race horses.
Lobster Bowl notebook: Late additions help strengthen both team’s rosters
Like most people, Rufus MacVane doesn’t answer his phone from unknown callers. Especially when he’s tuna fishing. But then MacVane started to glance at the text encoding of the voicemail. MacVane, a recent Yarmouth High graduate, could tell he was getting a call asking if — on short...
Mud Bowl parade grand marshals: Sherman family
CONWAY — Always one of the highlights of every Mud Bowl Weekend, the Tournament of Mud Parade this year is set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 as part of Mud Bowl Weekend, Sept. 6-8. The parade will celebrate a theme of “Five Decades of Mud.”
Man reflects on helping save drowning woman's life
CONWAY — One of the brothers who saved a woman who almost drowned in the Saco River near First Bridge last week told the Sun he wants to thank those who helped with the rescue and also to encourage people to learn CPR. Last Thursday’s incident came to the...
Obituary: Jerry Bruce Wiggin Sr.
Jerry Bruce Wiggin Sr., 79, born on Nov. 8, 1944, in Wolfeboro, N.H., to the late Shirley and Ethel Wiggin. Jerry grew up and lived his life in Center Ossipee, N.H. On July 11, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Center Ossipee, he passed away. Everyone knew...
Badasses from the 'Burg place seventh in the Tri for a Cure
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — The 17th annual Tri for a Cure raised a record-breaking $2.13 million for the Maine Cancer Foundation. The event has raised more than $22 million overall for cancer research. Over 1,300 women gathered in South Portland on Sunday for the Tri for a Cure triathlon,...
Amelia Moore continues punching up the ranks in pro boxing league
When the door to the Olympics closed last year, a door in Boston opened for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School graduate Amelia Moore. Moore made her professional debut with the Boston Butchers of the Team Combat League earlier this year. She’s currently 8-0 with one knockout headed into Wednesday’s semifinals.
SAU 9 Board to discuss superintendent Thursday
CONWAY — While school administrators across SAU 9 are gathering this week for their annual goal-setting retreat, they are doing so without a superintendent guiding the discussion. School officials negotiating a deal with superintendent candidate Dr. Kathryn Morem of Jupiter, Fla., reported that her credentials are still being reviewed...
Planners OK housing at Marcello building
CONWAY — The Conway Planning Board gave the go-ahead to Marcello Enterprises LLC to proceed with restaurateur Vito Marcello's proposal to create five dwelling units in the building he owns located adjacent to his Italian restaurant in North Conway Village. Marcello was not present at the July 11 planning...
Maine artists remember curator for ‘inventiveness and his love for photography’
Maine’s art community is remembering longtime Portland resident and local photography proponent Stephen Karl Halpert as a lover of life and the arts. A photography curator and the former owner of the iconic art film studio The Movies on Exchange, Halpert died Saturday of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 91.
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