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Two people sent to hospital in Shapleigh motorcycle crash
SHAPLEIGH, Maine — Two people were sent to the hospital after a motorcycle crash in Shapleigh Tuesday evening. Shapleigh Rescue Chief Gene Streck told NEWS CENTER Maine crews were notified of the crash on Shapleigh Corner Road in the area of the Newfield town line just after 7:30 p.m.
Kennebunks summer preview 2024: New shops, eateries, festivals and more
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Kennebunks are ready for summer, with the debut of a special art event, new shops and restaurants opening their doors, and annual festivals, gatherings, and more. The annual Pride in the Bunks celebration is coming right up, a new Art Walk is planned downtown, and,...
Wolfeboro grocery store that burned in 2023 nears re-opening day
WOLFEBORO — Perry Shaw was already in bed on the night of Jan. 16, 2023, when the phone rang. His wife answered it, then woke him. “The store’s on fire,” he recalled her saying. He asked, “What store?”
NH Chronicle: Facing life challenges, through scuba diving
Tonight, we are headed underwater with some local students. It's part of an effort to help teenage boys who have faced struggles in their lives. It's a program at The Wediko School, where every year some of the boys get a chance to learn to Scuba dive. Plus, looking for...
Repucci exits Rochester superintendent job early. Board won't say why buyout was given.
ROCHESTER — Kyle Repucci's last day as superintendent of the city's school district was Monday, well before his planned departure at the end of June, when his contract was set to expire. School Board Chair Shane Downs confirmed Monday morning the board voted to buy out the remainder of...
Emergency crews quickly contain ammonia leak at Sanford ice facility
SANFORD, Maine — Emergency crews in Sanford responded to a hazmat situation Thursday at an ice-manufacturing facility. The Sanford Fire Department and the York County Emergency Management Agency responded to a report around 8:30 a.m. about a possible visual ammonia leak at Arctic Glacier after an odor was detected.
Caps off to the future: YCCC’s Class of 2024 celebrates commencement
Wells, Maine — York County Community College celebrated 236 graduates at its 29th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, at the Sanford Center for Performing Arts. The center was filled with joy and excitement as the Class of 2024 were awarded over 300 associate degrees and certificates. Graduates were supported by friends, family, Maine Community College System leadership and Board of Trustees, the YCCC Foundation, local representatives, plus local business and industry partners.
FedPoint announces recipients of Annual FedPoint Nursing Scholarship during National Nurses Week
PORTSMOUTH — FedPoint, a benefits marketplace operator and third-party administrator, announce the recipients of the 2024 FedPoint Nursing Scholarship. The four recipients, chosen from a field of more than 150 applicants, are all graduating high school students who will enter an accredited nursing program this fall. Each recipient was awarded $5,000.
Rochester Field of Honor returns, NHSPCA Paws Walk: Community news update
ROCHESTER — Vouchers for Veterans and the city announce that they will once again be putting heroism on display this Memorial Day weekend. This event will be held at the Rochester common with 550 full-size American flags on display around and within the 1/3-mile oval park. The Field of Honor is free to the public and will open in the morning on Saturday, May 25, remaining in place until early Tuesday morning, May 28.
Man, woman kill rabid fox after it attacked them in Effingham
EFFINGHAM, N.H. — Two fox attacks nearly 100 miles apart occurred in New Hampshire on Tuesday. One of the attacks was in Hollis, where a rabid fox attacked a 4-year-old girl, while another attacked a couple in Carroll County. Elliot Edwards and Erin Francois were working in their shop...
Get your air conditioners ready: Hot weather to hit Seacoast. Will temps reach 90?
It might be time to put in the air conditioners. Hot weather is coming mid-week to Seacoast New Hampshire and southern York County, Maine, a sneak peek at the hotter than normal summer expected in 2024. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, said temperatures will spike for the next few days. ...
Shelters across Maine forced to secure private donations after large shelter funding bill fails
BANGOR, Maine — More funding for homeless shelters in Maine was included in the state's supplemental budget after the Maine Legislature agreed to allocate $7.5 million that will be split between five low-barrier shelters, but shelters across the state that do not fall in that category will now have to find private funding to keep their doors open this fiscal year.
RSU 21 School Board under fire: Teachers 'hurting' after offensive Facebook post
Greetings! Hope you had a fantastic week and are excited about the weekend. Here's the latest dispatch from your Coast Star Connection . . . The first two stories go together, as they both pertain to rising tensions and a recent controversy in Regional School Unit 21, which serves the communities of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. Best to read them in the order in which they are presented here, as they cover developments taking place in the district on May 10 and May 13, respectively.
Kennebunkport Police Chief Craig Sanford moving on after 13 years as town's top cop
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Growing up, Craig Sanford never imagined living a life dedicated to law enforcement, let alone one in which he would reach the top rank at a high-profile police department in his home state. Yet that was precisely the life that awaited him after he graduated from Massabesic High School in 1984, attended the University of Southern Maine for a year, and then served in the U.S. Army. ...
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