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Bus carrying RSU 16 students involved in crash Thursday
MECHANIC FALLS, Maine — An RSU 16 bus was involved in a crash Thursday morning. RSU 16 supports the towns of Poland, Mechanical Falls, and Minot. The crash happened shortly after 8:15 a.m. near the Cumberland Farms store on Pleasant Street in Mechanic Falls, the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office told NEWS CENTER Maine.
Body of missing Massachusetts hiker discovered in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
Fish and Game said searchers were directed to explore a new area after some gear and a jacket believed to have belonged to William Donovan were found in a river over the weekend by hikers.
Sebago boater assaulted person, flashed officers, tried to take off, police say
PORTLAND, Maine — A boater from Sebago was arrested Monday after police said he assaulted a person at the Portland Fish Pier, flashed officers who tried to talk to him then tried to take off. Stephen Thuotte, 62, faces a host of charges. Police said officers were called to...
She’s an acclaimed opera singer—and her Maine tattoo is a beauty
PORTLAND, Maine — Abi Levis, a native of South Portland who as a youngster sang Irish ballads with her father and Patsy Cline songs at county fairs in Maine, received her first instruction in classical music at the age of fifteen. She got hooked after reading “Opera for Dummies.”
Risen from the ashes: 20 years since a Maine church burned
STANDISH, Maine — Wednesday marks 20 years since a historic church in Standish was destroyed by fire. On the evening of Saturday, May 15, 2004, lightning struck the bell tower of the Standish Congregational Church on Oak Hill Road, sparking a fire that ultimately destroyed the 150-year-old church. Investigators believed the fire went unnoticed for nearly an hour after the strike.
Gorham police search for missing teen last seen on RT. 202
GORHAM — On May 12, at around 9 a.m., the Gorham Police Department received a report of a missing teenager, Peter Stuart, who was last observed the previous day at approximately 2 p.m. walking on RT. 202. Sgt. Kaitlyn Crawford, the officer in charge of the case, stated that...
‘Unprepared’ Boston-area hikers rescued from notoriously challenging N.H. trail
The group, which included young teens, called for help as they tried to descend one of New Hampshire's most difficult trails Saturday night. Conservation officers rescued a group of “unprepared” hikers, which included multiple teenagers, late Saturday night in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The New Hampshire...
Castle in the Clouds Opens for 2024 Season on May 25th
(feature photo credit: Stoddard Whitridge) Moultonborough, NH – Castle in the Clouds will begin its 2024 season on Saturday, May 25. This year, visitors can look forward to several new opportunities onsite. First, opening day is also the debut of a new exhibit Lucknow’s Laborers: The People Who Built and Cared for Tom Plant’s Estate. The 2024 season will also offer a brand-new guided tour of the historic 1913-1914 Lucknow Mansion. This exclusive experience will be offered once daily to a maximum of 10 guests and is available only through advanced purchase through the Castle website. Also new in 2024 is the option to pre-purchase admission tickets online through the Castle website. Online tickets offer guests the opportunity to purchase tickets at their convenience, and these online tickets are available for use on any day during the 2024 season.
Maine Things To Do | Bonny Eagle Car Show, Fiddlehead Supper, Boots and Brews 5K
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Things To Do the week of May 14 through May 20. Where: Lisbon United Methodist Church, Lisbon Falls. When: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. When: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fiddlehead Supper. Where: Courser Memorial School, Ripley. When: 4:30 p.m. Alewife Day. Where:...
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