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Lone gunman robs bank in Waterboro, no one hurt
WATERBORO (WGME) -- The York County Sheriff's Office says a lone gunman robbed the Gorham Savings Bank on Sokokis Trail in Waterboro Wednesday. Police say the robbery happened just before 2 p.m. There were several bank employees and one customer in the bank at the time. Police say nobody was...
Officials searching for suspect in York County bank robbery
WATERBORO, Maine — State and federal officials are trying to identify a suspect in a bank robbery in York County on Wednesday. It happened shortly before 2 p.m. at the Gorham Savings Bank at 11 Sokokis Trail in Waterboro, York County Sheriff William King said in a press release.
Rochester man to plead guilty to manslaughter after Berwick shooting death
BERWICK, Maine — A Rochester, New Hampshire, man is expected to enter guilty pleas Friday in Maine on Friday for his actions that resulted in the death of Berwick man last year. Daniel LaFrenier, 33, initially faced a murder charge in connection with the death of Mark Forest, 37,...
York County receives go ahead to build recovery center and complex to train first responders
Officials in York County say they've received the green light to move forward on construction of a 58-bed recovery center and complex to train first responders. The planning board in the town of Alfred approved the plan last week, which will allow the county to begin requesting bids on the $45 million project.
RSU 21 School Board election results: Voters oust incumbent, elect fresh faces
In Kennebunkport, challenger Rachel Kennedy-Smith beat appointed incumbent Diane Franz for a one-year stint for an unfinished term on the School Board. Kennedy Smith earned 585 votes to Franz's 501 votes, according to the unofficial results provided by Town Clerk Tracey O’Roak on Tuesday night. Voters in Kennebunkport also...
Saco voters approve plan to build new schools
SACO (WGME) -- A project in Saco to build two new schools on one campus is moving forward after voters passed the referendum. Under the referendum, the Fairfield, Young and CK Burns schools will all close. Two buildings will replace them: one for first through fifth graders, with $101 million...
Wells seeks deal to settle Free Moody Beach dispute over public access
WELLS, Maine — The town hopes to bring together both sides of a feud that has divided the Moody Beach community for decades so that finally an agreement can be reached between the two parties. The Wells Select Board agreed to take the lead in negotiations following a civil...
'Normalizing the conversation.' Mental health services expanding for Maine youth
GORHAM, Maine — Educators know firsthand Maine kids are struggling with mental health needs and the pressure to succeed is real. The need for mental health services is growing both within and outside of the schools, officials said. Heather Perry is the superintendent of Gorham schools and is responsible...
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