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Death of missing paddleboarder in Maine ruled homicide, victim identified
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
UNION, Maine — Authorities have identified a missing paddleboarder who was found dead in Maine and her death has been ruled a homicide, state police said Monday. Sunshine Stewart, 48, of Tenants Harbor, was found dead in a pond in Union on...
Portland Sea Dogs unveil renovations at Hadlock Field
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 7, 2025
The Portland Sea Dogs have unveiled completed renovations at Hadlock Field. The upgrades include a new home player clubhouse, batting cages and offices, along with a bigger bullpen. The new clubhouse opened to players on the Red Sox Double-A...
Lewiston police increase patrols in response to rising violence
WGME - Maine
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LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- Lewiston police say they are beefing up patrols to combat the violence the city has experienced in recent years. Eight people were arrested last Wednesday as a result of the crackdown. According to the Sun Journal, about...
Maine man critically injured in motorcycle crash
NECN - Massachusetts
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A Maine man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday, Maine State Police said they responded to a motorcycle crash on the northbound on-ramp to Interstate 95 in Fairfield. When they arrived,...
Nonprofit asks Maine AG to reopen investigation into Lewiston shooting donations
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
The Uvalde Foundation for Kids claims new concerns have surfaced about how some groups used donated funds following the 2023 Lewiston mass shootings. LEWISTON, Maine — A national nonprofit is asking Maine’s Attorney General's Office to take...
New Maine ticket law sparks controversy over price caps
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
Supporters argue that the law curbs resale price gouging, while critics contend that it limits consumer choice and encourages black market activity. MAINE, USA — Maine has a new law on the books that lawmakers say is a first-of-its-kind effort to...
Child care center in southern Maine to permanently close at end of month
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
A child care center in Saco announced Monday that it will be closing permanently after operating in the southern Maine community for 15 years.Leap N Learn Childcare said that it decided to shut its doors, effective July 31, after "careful...
Portland Sea Dogs step up to the plate with new $10M clubhouse
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Behind the left-field line at the home of the Portland Sea Dogs stands a two-story building that most baseball fans may never notice or set foot inside. Painted dark green to sync with the 31-year-old ballpark, the two-story structure with a...
Laurel Libby and Maine agree lawsuit over identifying transgender student is now moot
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 7, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine — Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student athlete online now agree that the lawmaker’s appeal over her loss of voting rights for her post is now moot. Republican state...
Marine patrol searching Kennebec River for Maine man who tried to save dog
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 7, 2025
The Maine Marine Patrol is searching for a man who went missing after a fishing trip last Sunday. Robert Stolt, 22 of Augusta, had been fishing on the Kennebec River Sunday when one of his dogs leaped from the boat and went overboard, News Center...
Three people displaced in fire at Portland home
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine — A fire Monday morning displaced three people from a home on Ruby Lane, according to the Portland Fire Department. Crews were dispatched at 7:33 a.m. to 28 Ruby Lane following a report of a building fire, reported initially to be...
The Best Date Night Spot in Maine Was a Shock to Me
B98.5 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
We are fortunate to live in a place that has so much to offer in the way of entertainment. We've got beaches, places to hike, places to bike, scenic roads for driving, plenty of party bars, and some of the best restaurants in all of New England....
Adult, child escape injury after fire sparks in Portland home
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- An adult and a child got out safely after a fire sparked at a home in Portland on Monday morning. Portland Fire Chief Chad Johnston says crews found a fire in a basement electrical panel at a home on Ruby Lane off Allen...
Search resumes for Augusta man missing in Kennebec River near Bath
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
Crews resumed searching Monday for a 22-year-old Augusta man who went missing while trying to rescue his dog from the Kennebec River near Bath. BATH, Maine — The Maine Marine Patrol resumed searching Monday for a 22-year-old Augusta man who went...
Crews search for man who wound up in Maine river while trying to rescue his dog
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Maine Marine Patrol officials say crews continue to search the Kennebec River for an Augusta man who went missing while he tried to rescue his dog from the water.Robert Stolt, 22, was fishing on Sunday when his dog jumped from his 23-foot boat...
New book unveils tale of circus ship disaster in Maine's Penobscot Bay
WGME - Maine
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It's a part of Maine maritime history that is unknown to many. In October 1836, a ship headed from New Brunswick to Portland filled with circus animals caught fire and sank. A new book called “The Wreck of the Circus Ship Royal Tar” has been...
ICE arrests in Maine are up 50 percent since Trump took office, according to new data
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 7, 2025
ICE has arrested about 100 people in Maine since Trump took office, according to statistics released by the Deportation Data Project that shine new light on the agency’s operations. That’s a roughly 50 percent increase in the average daily arrest...
WATCH: Patrick Dempsey enjoys Portland Hearts of Pine match
Goal
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The Hollywood actor was spotted partaking in the local tradition of pregame oysters while attending the Hearts of Pine's contest at Fitzpatrick Stadium WHAT HAPPENED Patrick Dempsey attended the Portland Hearts of Pine match against South Georgia...
Limitless Wrestling Returns to Hermon, Maine This Month
92.9 The Ticket - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Maine’s largest independent wrestling promotion is bringing its show back to this part of the state, leading up to their biggest event of the year! Pro wrestling is the perfect blend of athleticism, sports, entertainment, music, and...
Which of These 7 Maine Summer Cruises Matches Your Vibe?
101.9 The Rock - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Summer in Maine hits different. The sun's out, the breeze smells like salt, fried clams, fries drenched in vinegar, and you’re ready to do something on the water that doesn’t involve screaming kids or 5ft long jellyfish. Enter: the cruise life....