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Portland man pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, identity theft
PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland man pleaded guilty Wednesday in a Portland court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Court records show 22-year-old Paul Logugune and a coconspirator broke into unattended vehicles to steal purses and wallets between May and June 2022, the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maine said in a release.
Crash in Gorham under investigation
GORHAM, Maine — A motor vehicle crash in Gorham early Tuesday afternoon led officials to close the intersection of Flaggy Meadow Road and Cressy Road, which reopened a few hours later. The Cumberland County Regional Communications Center announced the closure around 1:50 p.m. saying drivers should seek alternate routes.
Busy road in Casco reopens after hours-long closure
CASCO, Maine — A portion of Route 121 in Casco was closed Tuesday morning due to a crash. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said at about 7:50 a.m. that the road, also known as Meadow Road, was closed between Route 11 in Casco and Plains Road in Raymond. That is a distance of just over three miles.
State delays opening Songo Lock Draw Bridge in Naples
NAPLES, Maine — The Maine Department of Transportation says it will not be able to open the Songo Lock Draw Bridge in Naples until Saturday, May 11. May 1 is when the state typically begins operating the draw bridge, which allows marine traffic to pass under State Park Road.
Students root for Cumberland singer vying to become next 'American Idol'
YARMOUTH, Maine — Cumberland's Julia Gagnon was recently voted into the "American Idol" Top 7 in this season's competition. While Gagnon is off chasing her dreams in Hollywood, people back home have been sending her much support and well wishes. The latest event in her honor: "HONK If You...
Gorham searching for oldest resident, hoping to revive long tradition of Boston Post Cane
GORHAM, Maine — The town of Gorham is searching for its oldest living resident. Officials are hoping to revive the Boston Post Cane, a tradition that started more than 100 years ago. A special cane was presented back then in more than 400 New England towns honoring each community's...
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