Erin Hayne, 33, was fatally shot while riding his motorcycle Friday in Windham.
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Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
Rip currents, one of the coast’s greatest dangers, account for the most beach rescues every year. Hurricane Erin is bringing the potentially deadly currents to the East Coast this week.
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1 year later, Brunswick residents still fear impacts of PFAS spill
State and local officials have worked to address the spill of toxic firefighting foam at the former naval air station, but residents and environmental advocates have lingering questions.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
14-year-old arrested after 2 Rangeley fires
One fire was at a house Friday, the other at an apartment on Aug. 9.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Oyster farmer, former Marine enters U.S. Senate race against Susan Collins
Graham Platner, a Democrat from Hancock County, joins a growing list of mostly little-known candidates to challenge Collins, who is seeking a 6th term.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Blue Crew Robotics given temporary home at Foster Tech
The Blue Crew Robotics team will share classroom space at Foster CTE and use nearby storage while district leaders work toward a long-term plan.
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Auburn Council votes for moratorium on needle exchange programs
Officials supported a 6-month moratorium, but it won’t take effect until a second vote in September.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
McGouldrick Park boat launch repairs approved in Dixfield
Eric Giroux was appointed the new code enforcement officer despite no experience in the role, but he promised to learn.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford to hold public hearing Thursday on charter changes
The 6 p.m. hearing will be held prior to the regular Select Board meeting at the Rumford Falls Auditorium.
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ICE agents in Maine arrest local pastor who supported immigrant community
Michel Tshimankinda was detained by ICE last week. His family is raising money to bring him home to Westbrook.