While visitors from other U.S. states have kept the seaside community busy this summer, many miss the French-Canadian influx and wonder when, or if, they will come back.
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Police seize 36 guns, ammunition and bulletproof vests after shooting in Old Orchard Beach
Howard T. Rowe, 35, was charged with aggravated drug trafficking.
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Police allege Old Orchard Beach woman ran over husband with car
The victim was taken to hospital with nonlife threatening injuries.
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The Portland Symphony Orchestra announces outdoor, in-person summer concert series
The Portland Symphony Orchestra is returning to its first concerts with a live audience in over a year on Sunday, June 27. Three summer concerts will be held at the Seaside Pavilion in Old Orchard Beach. The first concert, “Eckart Conducts Beethoven,” will feature Beethoven’s breakthrough “Eroica” Symphony. PSO Music Director Eckart Preu said, “Words […]
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OOB, Saco car jacking suspect arrested in Wells, attempted to flee booking room, more
Jeffrey T. Lavery was held at York County Jail in lieu of $80,000 cash bail, pending a first court appearance.
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Attorney argues 40-year sentence for Old Orchard Beach murder was too high
Dustan Bentley pleaded guilty to the murder of William Popplewell and received the maximum sentence possible under his plea agreement.
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Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues
Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.
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Mainers say they back mask mandate, even if they won’t follow it to the letter
While they hope the governor’s new order leads to more mask wearing, some admitted they will still take off their masks when it doesn’t seem to make sense to wear them.
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Old Orchard Beach man sentenced to 40 years for roommate’s murder
Dustan Bentley, 32, beat and strangled 65-year-old William Popplewell in the apartment they shared in March 2019.
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New Hampshire man killed in Old Orchard Beach train accident
William Grizzaffi, 52, of Lebanon, N.H., was hit by an Amtrak train on Saturday night, police say.