Residents using a fire extinguisher combined with the building's sprinkler system to put out the flames, leaving extensive water damage, officials say.
Watch Varsity Maine’s basketball highlight reel from Week 7
LEWISTON, MAINE – Jan. 15, 2025. Lewiston’s Camden Bernard puts up the game-winning shot in the final seconds of a game against Edward Little on Thursday in Lewiston. Lewiston won 48-46. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff…
Here are 5 of Maine’s tightest girls basketball playoff races
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On day 2 of ICE operation, Portland officials decry enforcement tactics
Portland mayor Mark Dion, center, and city councilors Wesley Pelletir, left, and Pious Ali hold a press conference Wednesday to discuss the presence of federal immigration officials in Portland. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer) "…
The first Brunswick man killed in WWII served on a ship he helped build | Column
Arthur P. Barrett Jr. served as a fireman 2nd Class aboard the Bath-Built USS De Haven. He became “the first Brunswick boy lost in World War II,” When the De Haven was sunk by three enemy bombs on Feb. 1,1943. (Bath Daily Times file photo)…
Old Orchard Beach votes to limit camping, sleeping in cars
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Tedford Housing shelters 74 neighbors in one night | Columns
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What last year’s numbers may signal about Canadian tourism to Maine in 2026
CALAIS, ME – SEPTEMBER 7: The U.S. and Canada border runs along the middle of the St. Croix River and in Calais, at right, a bridge runs to St. Stephen, Canada. Canadian border crossing were down about 30 percent in July and August.…