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Mainer launches app guide for Acadia National Park, local attractions
GOULDSBORO, Maine — A campground owner outside of Acadia National Park just launched an app to help visitors navigate the park, plan activities, and stay safe. The "Acadia Nat’l Park" app features hiking trails, attractions, activities, and dining options in and around the park. The app was created...
Officials confirm shark sightings off Scarborough coast to be great white
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Maine marine officials confirmed a great white shark was recently spotted off the coast of Scarborough. The Scarborough Police Department said in a news release Sunday afternoon the town's marine resource officer was notified of a potential shark sighting by a commercial fisherman on Thursday in the area near Richmond Island.
Thousands flock to Lincoln for annual Loon Festival
LINCOLN, Maine — The call of the loon is a familiar sound to Lincoln residents. Just as familiar are the sights and sounds of the annual Loon Festival. The Lincoln Loon Festival, the town's biggest event of the year, kicked off this week with a four-day event featuring live music, local food, artisans, and competitions.
Maine lawmakers react to Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race
PORTLAND, Maine — President Joe Biden ended his 2024 reelection bid on Sunday amid escalating pressure for him to step aside after the June 27 debate with former President Donald Trump. The decision came after a growing chorus of Biden's Democratic allies expressed concern for the 81-year-old president's fitness...
Lifeguard chairs damaged in vandalism incident, Kennebunk officials investigating
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Officials in Kennebunk are investigating after two lifeguard chairs were recently damaged in a vandalism incident, resulting in a public safety issue for beachgoers. Kennebunk Fire-Rescue posted on social media Saturday morning saying two lifeguard chairs had been "damaged to the point that they are unsafe"...
New Hampshire governor signs bill banning transgender girls from girls' sports
CONCORD, New Hampshire — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire has signed a bill that would ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from teams that align with their gender identity, adding the state to nearly half in the nation that adopted similar measures. The bill passed by the...
Dozens ride to raise money for four-year-old girl's medical treatments
AUGUSTA, Maine — Dozens rode to fundraise in Augusta on Saturday for a four-year-old girl's medical treatments. Held by the Red Knights of Maine Chapter Four, the group consists of former EMS workers and firefighters and often hosts fundraising rides to support the community. Thirty-one riders started in Gardiner...
Pediatric anesthesiologist accused of possessing, distributing child sexual abuse material
BOSTON — A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said. The 35-year-old physician made an initial appearance in court Friday and was detained pending a hearing Tuesday, the U.S. attorney's office said in...
Maine trooper in cruiser rear-ended, injured at traffic stop, strikes vehicle he pulled over
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A Maine state trooper in his cruiser at a highway traffic stop was injured when he was rear-ended by another vehicle, causing him to spin around and strike the one he had pulled over, authorities said. Trooper Patrick Flanagan and the other two drivers suffered injuries...
Lewiston celebrates its fourth year of Riverfest
LEWISTON, Maine — Community members enjoyed a fourth year of the Lewiston Riverfest, highlighting the city's waterfront and the activities it has to offer. The two-day event was held Friday and Saturday in the Simard-Payne Memorial Park and along the Androscoggin River. On Friday, attendees were able to jump...
Woman hospitalized following crash in Harrison
HARRISON, Maine — A woman is hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Harrison. Shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday, deputies received a report about a single-vehicle crash on School Street, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Deputies responded to the scene where they learned...
Two drivers arrested on OUI charges in separate incidents at scene of Cumberland crash
CUMBERLAND, Maine — Two drivers were arrested on OUI charges in separate incidents at a crash scene Friday night in Cumberland. Shortly before 10 p.m. Friday, police and fire crews responded to a report of a crash involving injuries on Route 100 near Skillin Road, the Cumberland Police Department said on social media.
NWS: New Hampshire sees touchdown of EF-1 tornado
LYME, New Hampshire — A tornado touchdown was confirmed on the evening of July 16 in New Hampshire. The National Weather Service (NWS) station in Gray issued a report stating an EF-1 tornado touched down in the town of Lyme at about 7:29 p.m. It lasted until about 7:36 p.m.
Skechers files lawsuit against L.L.Bean over claims it copied sneaker design
FREEPORT, Maine — The footwear brand Skechers is suing L.L.Bean over claims that it copied a shoe design. According to court documents, Skechers alleges that L.L.Bean's Freeport Slip-On shoe uses a "Heel Cup" design that Skechers received a patent for in 2022. Skechers claims the Freeport-based company began using...
Two separate crashes involving Maine State Police cruisers being investigated
MAINE, USA — Maine State Police are investigating two separate crashes involving state police cruisers. Shortly after midnight Friday, a state trooper was responding to a crash in Gardiner, using his emergency lights and siren on the Maine Turnpike in Lewiston, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said in a news release.
Moose causes head-on crash that injured several adults, children in Shirley
SHIRLEY, Maine — Several adults and children were injured in a crash involving a moose Friday night in Shirley. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., deputies received a report about a head-on crash on Greenville Road in Shirley, the Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office said on social media. Deputies said an investigation...
Evan Gershkovich's former Bowdoin professor reacts to Russian verdict
BRUNSWICK, Maine — On Friday, a Russian judge handed down a 16-year prison sentence to Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter and Bowdoin graduate whose arrest and trial for espionage has been largely condemned as a sham by the United States government. Gershkovich also strongly denies the charges...
Bowdoin College swimmer to represent Haiti at the 2024 Paris Olympics
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Bowdoin College swimmer Alexandre "Alex" Grand'Pierre has been selected to represent the nation of Haiti at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old is a senior Polar Bear swimmer who holds numerous records at the school and over his already impressive career. Grand'Pierre qualified for the Paris...
Countdown to end of summer break puts heat on child care staff crisis
AUGUSTA, Maine — As the school year approaches, working parents and guardians may be facing some challenges trying to find a place to bring their kids before or after school as staffing shortages in child care persist. At least 24,000 unemployed Mainers last year cited the state's child care...
'Landlords are in season': Sticker placed on Portland business causes unease
PORTLAND, Maine — A sticker that reads "Landlords are in season," was placed on the front of Vitalius Real Estate Group in Portland earlier this week, and local landlords said they now feel targeted. Brit Vitalius, the owner of Vitalius Real Estate Group, said he views this incident as...
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