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Sale pending: York Beach's Purple Palace finds potential buyer amid family dispute
YORK, Maine — The Purple Palace, a longtime staple of Short Sands Beach, is under contract after a family fallout between the owner and her grandson, who sued her over the breakfast place. Realtor Joseph Italiaander said he could not disclose any information about the pending transaction but said it was under contract Wednesday. The restaurant in the purple building at 1 Railroad Ave. has been run by its owner, Sandra Wilson, since 1976. ...
Former water district superintendent indicted
SKOWHEGAN - The former superintendent of the Anson-Madison Water District has been indicted by the Somerset County Grand Jury. Michael Corson, 55, of Madison and another former employee were accused of removing old water lines belonging to the water district and selling them to a scrap metal dealer. Somerset County...
Families of victims in Lewiston mass shooting call for investigation by Department of Defense
LEWISTON, Maine — Families of the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history said Wednesday that they want a broader federal investigation into the circumstance surrounding the killings. The request came in a statement issued by the relatives' lawyers a day after Army officials released a pair...
South Portland police seek public’s help to identify Dollar Tree incident suspect
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a recent incident at a local Dollar Tree store. In a statement released Thursday, the department appealed to the public, referring to aid in the identification...
Maine’s WIGY Cuts Ties with Morning Duo Mark and Sara
After four years, Bennett Radio Group’s 105.5/95.7 WIGY (WIGY-AM) in Lewiston, Maine has cut morning hosts Mark Turcotte and Sara Poulin. July 24 was the station’s last day to air the WIGY Breakfast Club, with the duo’s departure announced on social media. The. , “Bennett Radio Group...
Kennebunkport officials warn against swimming in Batson and Little rivers due to bacteria
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) -- Kennebunkport officials have issued an advisory, asking people to avoid swimming and other water-based activities in the Batson and Little rivers at Goose Rocks Beach. Officials say in addition to repeated results showing human bacteria in the Batson and Little rivers, the most recent testing has shown...
65-Year-Old Woman Died and Two Injured after Crash in Maine
A 65-year-old woman died and two other people were injured Wednesday after a crash on Route 26 in Norway. The Oxford Police Department said Trudy Giroux pulled out of a gas station in front of a pickup truck and was hit. She was pronounced dead. Driver and Passenger in Pickup...
5 arrested in Lewiston drug bust; 3rd search warrant at same home in 8 months
LEWISTON (WGME) -- Five Mainers are facing charges after a drug bust at a home in Lewiston. Police say they've been to the home multiple times recently. Authorities searched a home at 149 College St. on Tuesday as part of ongoing drug investigations. Police say they found 46.1 grams of...
Bubble tea craze hits York Beach with new shop Snow Tea
YORK, Maine — Bubble tea is hitting York Beach in a new way this summer with Snow Tea, a spot specializing in the popular drink, shaved ice cream and other treats. Snow Tea, one of the newest shops on Railroad Avenue, recently opened its doors with a menu of bubble teas that feature those little balls of sweetness that have grown in popularity in recent years. The shop, which previously was a Thai restaurant, is run by...
Crisis of leadership? RSU 21 superintendent, School Board told 'teachers need a champion'
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Greg Cavanaugh told the School Board on Monday what teachers in RSU 21 are craving as they wrestle with low morale and see many of their colleagues resigning from the district. “Every teacher needs to have a champion,” he said. Cavanaugh, a former RSU 21 teacher, accused Superintendent Terri Cooper of...
York Days 2024: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, sand castles and fireworks
YORK, Maine — York Days returns with a week-long slate of activities, including a 5K road race, sand castle contest, and fireworks over York Short Sands Beach. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 26, with a beach cleanup and culminate on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with National Night Out. ...
Annual Milbridge Days Celebration kicks off on Thursday
MILBRIDGE -- The town of Milbridge has been gearing up for what organizer's say is one of the largest celebrations of the year in Hancock and Washington counties. Milbridge Days is a longstanding tradition for the community to celebrate the town's founding and draws thousands of people each year. The...
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