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York County fentanyl bust leads to nine arrests, police say
BERWICK, Maine — Nine people were arrested in a drug raid in Berwick Thursday morning. Police said they have detained 18 people and seized fentanyl and methamphetamine at a residence at 19 Katabel Ln. that was the site of a homicide last year. "For the past two months, Maine...
Maine bill to redevelop vacant York County courthouses into housing becomes law
AUGUSTA — MaineHousing and local housing authorities will now have the first option to purchase three vacant courthouses in York County to redevelop them into housing. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport, was signed into law last week by Gov. Janet Mills. “Repurposing vacant buildings for housing...
Biddeford councilman resigns following OUI charge
BIDDEFORD (WGME) -- A councilman in Biddeford has resigned after police say he was charged with an OUI earlier this month. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, the council accepted Bobby Mills' resignation unanimously. The council also approved a shortened nomination process to fill that position. It will be 20...
Pounds of meth sold to undercover officer in Maine, prosecutors say
PORTLAND, Maine — A woman from the town of Peru has admitted selling pounds of drugs in Maine. Mandy Shorey, 43, pleaded guilty Thursday in Federal Court in Portland to distributing and possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, conspiring to distribute and possess methamphetamine and using a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Man accused of killing missing Windham man files motion to dismiss murder charge
LEWISTON (WGME) -- A Leeds man accused of killing a missing Windham man has filed a motion to get his charges dismissed. According to court documents, 30-year-old Joseph Chute allegedly told people he killed Alex Jackson. Authorities began investigating Jackson’s disappearance in May of 2023. Jackson was last seen...
Good Samaritan who rescued driver from burning vehicle in Lebanon identified
LEBANON (WGME) -- The good Samaritan who rescued a driver from a burning vehicle in Lebanon on Monday has been identified. The York County Sheriff's Office asked for help on Monday identifying the good Samaritan. Deputies say a vehicle went off Long Swamp Road and hit a tree, causing the...
Portland Amtrak station could move closer to downtown
PORTLAND (WGME) - The Amtrak Downeaster is hoping to fast track plans to move the Portland train terminal to a new home. The train station is currently located by Thompson’s Point, about two miles from downtown Portland. Rail authority officials hope a move closer to downtown will make things a bit more convenient for passengers.
Annual Pizza Challenge: 10 Maine restaurants compete for best pie in Westbrook
If you love pizza, we've got the perfect event for you on Thursday. Get ready for the annual Pizza Challenge. Ten restaurants will go head-to-head to find out who has got the best pie. Plus, for a low price you can eat all you can eat. It takes place on...
Flavors of Mexico and California mix with Maine at new Portland restaurant
PORTLAND, Maine — A new restaurant has finally opened in the former Bonobo Pizza in Portland's West End. Calafia offers flavors from California and Mexico, with a little bit of Maine influence. It is actually owned by the same people who most recently owned Bonobo. "I grew up in...
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