Beach contamination warnings posted in southern Maine

On Thursday afternoon, 3 beaches reported elevated levels of bacteria and were flagged as contaminated.

Rain delays the start of the summer rush for Maine’s seasonal businesses

Seafood and ice cream shacks, boat rides and baseball have all taken a hit from the unusually wet weather.

Resident injured in Old Orchard Beach house fire

The cause of the fire at 44 Colby Ave. is under investigation but does not appear suspicious, according to the fire chief.

Crews respond to late night structure fire in Old Orchard Beach

The fire in a 3-story wood frame building drew firefighters from 4 towns.

Maine now has a state butterfly thanks to 2 inquisitive fifth graders

The Old Orchard Beach students reached out to their state representative, Lori Gramlich, who worked with them on submitting a bill naming the Pink-edged Sulphur as Maine's official butterfly.

Two people suffer cuts in Old Orchard Beach

Both individuals were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Married for over 60 years, Old Orchard Beach couple were inseparable to the end

Family was the centerpiece of life for Russ and Helen Harvie, who were married for 61 years. He died of sudden cardiac arrest and she of a stroke.

Prospective marijuana business cries foul over Old Orchard Beach rule change

Two Old Orchard Beach residents are suing the town after it changed an ordinance on recreational marijuana stores before a planned June referendum that would limit the size of the businesses.

Damage assessments begin after ‘spectacular’ storm washed away parts of southern coast

With the storm – and the holiday weekend – now over and power mostly restored, municipalities and private property owners are assessing the damage.

Southern Maine wildlife refuge calendar available