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'Grateful to survive': Mainer raises awareness about tickborne Powassan
BANGOR, Maine — It's a tickborne illness that has become increasingly more common. But unlike Lyme, it can be fatal and can impact others with long-term neurological problems. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported three cases of Powassan, so far this year, including one death...
Weather service warns of dangerous rip currents along Maine coast
Dangerous rip currents are expected along the Maine coast on Monday, according to a warning issued by the National Weather Service. The coastal hazard message says there is a high risk of dangerous rip currents from 8 a.m. Monday through the evening in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties.
South Berwick police seek information on Hamilton House vandalism
SOUTH BERWICK — Local authorities are investigating an act of vandalism at the historic Hamilton House that occurred after 2 p.m. on July 22. The South Berwick Police Department is calling for witnesses or anyone with information related to the damages to come forward. Officer Jason MacLeod has been...
York County, Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement with a Dangerous Weapon During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
July 24, 2024 – WASHINGTON – A Maine man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
24-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured after Motorcycle Crash in Maine
A 24-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday evening after a motorcycle crash with a car on Alfred road in Arundel. The York County Sheriff’s Office said a motorcyclist from Lyman collided with a woman from Alfred after she pulled out into traffic in front him. Names were not released.
Limerick hosts ‘hose uncoupling’ ceremony for $4.75M fire/EMS station
The York County town of Limerick cut the ribbon on its $4.75 million fire and emergency medical services station, which will serve Limerick and several smaller communities, including Cornish and Limington. The Limerick Fire and EMS Department hosted a “Hose Uncoupling” — or ribbon-cutting — ceremony and open house on...
Maine motorcyclist in critical condition following Arundel crash
ARUNDEL (WGME) – The York County Sheriff’s Office says a 24-year-old Maine motorcyclist has been seriously injured after crashing into a car that pulled out in front of him in Arundel. Deputies say a Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by a 24-year-old Lyman man was traveling on Alfred Road...
NH man killed, woman injured in Maine motorcycle crash
A New Hampshire man was killed and a woman injured in a motorcycle crash on Thursday morning. The York County Sheriff's Office said they received a call around 5:20 a.m. Thursday from a resident on River Road in Lebanon who had found a crashed motorcycle and two people lying in an open field. Sheriff's deputies arrived and found the driver of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle dead at the scene.
Sheriff identifies man who died, woman hurt in Lebanon motorcycle crash
LEBANON, Maine — Police are investigating a deadly crash in York County Thursday morning. Officials say a Lebanon resident called 9-1-1 at around 5:20 a.m. after they found a crashed motorcycle and two people lying in a field. Investigators responded tot he 300 block of River Road, and found...
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