Dennis Coffey won his first match on the quiz show by being the only contestant to correctly answer a question about the Russian royal family.
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Teachers pass on lessons of 9/11 to a generation born after the attacks
Maine teachers address the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in a variety of ways, both personal and academic.
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Residents struggle in the ‘neighborhood from hell’
A subdivision in Old Orchard Beach was sold at auction in June, leaving two families in limbo about whether they will be able to stay in homes that they never closed on.
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Memories of spectacular fire at Old Orchard Beach pier still vivid, even after 50 years
The fire, visible from as far away as Sebago Lake, destroyed the popular Noah’s Ark fun house and a carousel with hand-carved horses.
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Look, don’t touch baby seals on the beach
Early July is typically the time when newly weaned harbor seals show up on beaches while they are learning to fend for themselves.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police still searching for bigamist who fled halfway house
Police are still looking for Michael Middleton, the Old Orchard man who was accused of having at least four wives when he received a 12-month suspended sentence on a bigamy charge in May.
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Lifeguard shortage makes summer staffing a challenge on southern Maine beaches
The state and several towns have increased starting pay to try to recruit more lifeguards for public beaches.
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CMP misled the public, mismanaged rollout of new billing system
A Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram investigation reveals that layers of Central Maine Power management misjudged the enormity of changing over to a new billing system, leaving thousands of angry and frustrated customers.
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Former Maine man accused of having at least 4 wives expected to admit to bigamy
Michael Middleton, 43, who lived most recently in Old Orchard Beach, faces as much as 7 years in prison in New Hampshire and could face charges in other states as well.
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Police charge Old Orchard Beach man with murder in roommate’s killing
Police say Dustan Bentley killed William Popplewell, a man he met while staying at Portland’s Oxford Street Shelter.