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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...
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...
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: Cole Bailey Dehetre
SOUTH PARIS – Cole Bailey Dehetre, 14, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2024. He was born in Norway, Dec. 20, 2009, the son of Stephen Dehetre and Renee Leland. Cole struggled with Rheumatoid arthritis for the majority of his life, but that did not stop him from being one of the kindest souls you’d ever meet. Everywhere he went he made lifelong friends, he was loved by many.
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...
New art museum opening in N. Conway
CONWAY — There’s a new museum in town, dedicated to the historic paintings of the White Mountain School of Art of the 19th century. Set to open Thursday, it’s located at 2541 White Mountain Highway (next to TD Bank in the 3,000 square feet of space that was formerly home to the local branch of White Mountains Community College).
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.”
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Robert Frost Chartered Public School holds its first high school graduation
CONWAY — Robert Frost Chartered Public School celebrated its first high school graduation commencement ceremony on June 8. The ceremony was held at the Majestic Theatre in Conway. Head of School Janine McLauchlan was the host and moderator. The single graduating senior Katherine Strout gave an address, as did Juliet Fleischer D'Avila, current Robert Frost Chartered Public School's board chair and one of Robert Frost's founding members.
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...
Maine AG looking into USM’s parking enforcement contractor
The Office of the Maine Attorney General is looking into complaints that a parking enforcement company hired by the University of Southern Maine has used predatory tactics to squeeze money out of campus visitors. Public records turned over to the Portland Press Herald through a Freedom of Access Act request...
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.
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