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"Life's too short for boring food": Perkins Cove Kitchen elevates the brunch scene
OGUNQUIT, Maine — If you are looking for a new breakfast or brunch spot, you might want to check out the newPerkins Cove Kitchen on Shore Road in Ogunquit. The owners have spent the last two years turning a former office space into a restaurant. "It was formally called...
Injured bald eagle rescued in Maine dies despite efforts to save it
The bald eagle that was rescued after being hit by a car on I-295 in Maine has died. A Maine Maritime Academy student discovered the injured bird near the West Gardiner service plaza last month and transported it to the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick. The Center for Wildlife...
York pays former teacher $237,500 to settle discrimination suit against school district
YORK, Maine — A settlement was finalized in court Tuesday in which the York School Department agreed to give $237,500 to a former teacher who sued over discrimination. Michele Figueira, who sued the school district last year over anti-LGBTQ discrimination, will receive all but $67,500 of the total payout, the remainder of which is being awarded to her attorney, according to the document filed in federal court. Figueira worked at York High School from 2018 to 2021...
Saturday Roundup: York softball wins 25th straight game; Exeter, Winnacunnet also win
CUMBERLAND, Maine - Senior McKayla Kortes homered and drove in three runs as the York High School softball team beat Greely, 17-6 on Saturday in a Class B South game. The game was called after six innings. It was the 25th straight win for the Wildcats, the defending Class B state champions. ...
Maine man arrested for January 6th Capitol breach involvement
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Maine man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for actions during the January 6th capitol breach. According to court documents, 44-year-old Lincoln Deming of Kittery allegedly threw an object toward police on the west plaza before entering the capitol. He remained inside for more...
Kittery man faces felony charges for part in January 6 breach of US Capitol
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation says a Kittery man is facing felony charges for his role in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The FBI says 44-year-old Lincoln Deming of Kittery is charged with civil disorder, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, entering and remaining in the Gallery of Congress, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building and parading, picketing, or demonstrating in a Capitol building.
Missing boy last seen in Berwick has returned home, police say
BERWICK, Maine — A missing 12-year-old boy last seen in Berwick has returned home, according to a Berwick Police Department Facebook post. Berwick Police posted on social media Saturday night asking for help finding a missing 12-year-old. The boy was last seen on Thursday at 10 p.m. According to...
Little Free Libraries Are Magically Popping Up in New Hampshire
There goes another one! In Dover, New Hampshire, a little red freestanding box sits on the corner of Middle Road and Back Road in the most curious spot. The roads get plenty of traffic as a shortcut to downtown Dover, so it's a perfect spot for the newest Little Free Library, which supports local reading habits.
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