The warning issued about rip currents on Monday said that the winter storms reshaped the surf zone and created conditions that can carry even the best swimmers away from shore.
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Authorities checking identities of two killed in Otisfield house fire
Route 121 between Powhatan Road and Bolster Mills Road was reopened by 10:30 a.m. Monday.
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Wells considers temporary ban on large housing developments
Town leaders began talking about pausing large-scale subdivisions after a developer proposed a 158-unit housing development near Route 1.
Posted inMaine
Christmas-themed boat parade highlights final day of OakFest
The 8th annual three-day Oakfest in Oakland featured food, live music, a parade with the theme of Christmas in July, a Christmas boat parade, children’s events, vendors and a children’s book giveaway hosted by the ShineOnCass Foundation.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico Public Library features beekeepers Bob and Louise Stickney
The library’s summer reading program for children had its fourth presentation about animals and nature last week. The library’s next presentation on July 31 is about making soap.
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Wrong-way driver crashes into Freeport construction site on I-295
There were no workers in the area when the crash occurred early Sunday morning, police said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Driver arrested after several crashes leave his car in flames in Scarborough
Lyndon Leonard faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and resisting arrest.
Posted inMaine
Central Maine experiences 2.8 magnitude earthquake
The temblor was reported at 2:50 p.m. Sunday in Gardiner, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Mother, two young daughters found dead at Mechanic Falls apartment
Mechanic Falls police discovered the three bodies Saturday afternoon at 5 Highland Ave., according to officials.