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Domestic violence reports grow significantly as pandemic continues

by Gillian Graham August 23, 2020August 25, 2020

The number of all helpline calls, emails, text messages and other contacts received by Maine’s domestic violence support agencies rose 49 percent from April through June last year compared to the same period this year.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

York police seek help in search for missing woman

by Mike Lowe June 27, 2020June 28, 2020

82-year-old Alice M. Schmidt of Cape Neddick has been missing since Tuesday afternoon and suffers from memory issues.

Maine, News

Second round of winter storm likely to make morning commute ‘a mess’

by Dennis Hoey December 2, 2019December 3, 2019

With snow and gusty winds in the forecast for much of Tuesday, schools have canceled classes and state government offices will be closed until 11 a.m.

Maine, News

Schools and businesses stay closed, and thousands have another dark night in storm’s wake

by Gillian Graham and Eric Russell October 18, 2019October 21, 2019

Central Maine Power warns customers in hard-hit areas that it could be days before power is restored.

Maine, News

CMP says storm damage could leave some coastal customers without power for days

by Gillian Graham and Dennis Hoey October 17, 2019October 21, 2019

The nor’easter that pummeled the area with winds topping 60 mph leaves a trail of downed power lines and damaged cars and homes.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

With traffic deaths up 24%, police ramp up drunken-driving patrols for holiday weekend

by Matt Byrne August 29, 2019August 30, 2019

Officials expect more than 1 million vehicles on the Maine Turnpike over the Labor Day weekend, and police agencies across Maine will be watching for impaired drivers.