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17-year-old suffers serious knife wound in road rage fight with other teen in Hampton
HAMPTON — Police are investigating an altercation between two teenagers Friday in which one went to the hospital with a knife wound. Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno said none have been charged at this time and police are still investigating the altercation, which involved a 17-year-old juvenile and an 18-year-old. He said the juvenile transported himself to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. ...
Vehicle crashes into building in York
YORK, Maine — Officials responded to a report of a vehicle that crashed into a building Wednesday in York. The York Fire Department said on Facebook that the incident happened at 764 U.S. Route 1, which is the location of a building that appears to house several businesses including York Family Eyecare.
Sixth-inning single completes cycle for York High School sophomore Maddie Fitzgerald
YORK, Maine - York High School sophomore Maddie Fitzgerald singled in the sixth inning in Wednesday's Class B South game against Gray-New Gloucester, a 13-3 win for the state champion Wildcats. However, in the moment, Fitzgerald didn't know the significance of her fourth hit of the game. More: 32 Seacoast softball players to...
York residents will vote on student-led measure banning plastic utensils and straws
York may become the first town in Maine to ban single-use plastic utensils and straws. Residents will vote Saturday on an ordinance drafted by high school students, local restaurants and environmental advocates. A group of students initially tried to bring a more expansive proposal to the ballot last summer that...
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.
Portsmouth Brewery listed for sale. Owners end 'beautiful run' after devastating flood
PORTSMOUTH — The owners of the beloved Portsmouth Brewery, a staple of the city’s downtown for decades, will not reopen the brewpub after a pipe burst, flooded and shuttered the business nearly one year ago. Peter Egelston and Joanne Francis, the 33-year-old business’ co-owners and partners, announced the closure Thursday. The couple put the 48-56 Market St. commercial and residential property up for sale, listed for $8.125 million. ...
Newmarket High School names top 10 students in the Class of 2024
NEWMARKET — Newmarket High School has announced the top 10 students in its Class of 2024. Matilde Sala (valedictorian) will attend the University of New Hampshire in the fall to major in biochemistry. Sports, clubs and awards: Teen Tutors (11th and 12th); Teen Tutors President (12th); National Honors Society...
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. ...
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.
Portsmouth police still struggling to fill positions despite 'robust' pay hike
PORTSMOUTH — The city’s Police Department is down seven officers as it struggles to both hire and retain capable candidates, Police Chief Mark Newport told the City Council this week. Newport described the hiring efforts the city goes through to land new officers as a “stringent multi-faceted process.”...
Lights Out: Turning lights off or dimming them at night can save birds lives
PORTLAND, Maine — As millions of birds make their way to Maine as part of seasonal migration patterns, it's important to reflect on how we can make a difference in their journey. The task is simple: Turn off your lights. It may seem too simple of a task, but...
The Observer: York Village’s makeover faces yet another setback
A couple of months ago, a friend was involved in a car crash near the intersection of Long Sands Road and York Street. Her car had to be towed, and she ended up in the ER. It could have been worse. It was not the first such accident at that intersection.
Court appearance for Maine man accused of stealing police vehicles delayed again
The Maine man, who allegedly escaped police custody, crashed a stolen police vehicle, stole another cruiser, and was eventually shot at by 11 officers in South Paris, was supposed to appear in court on Friday. However, there was another delay. Gary Porter, 37, is being held at the York County...
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