Police are investigating a shooting in Lewiston that left one person hospitalized.
Isabelle Oss
Isabelle Oss is a community reporter covering Kittery, Berwick, North Berwick, South Berwick, York and Ogunquit. Born and raised in Colorado, she moved to Maine in April 2026. Isabelle holds a master’s degree in journalism from Boston University and previously reported for The New Bedford Light. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing the guitar and exploring Maine’s hidden gems. She lives in South Portland.
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Searsmont assistant fire chief dies from injuries following sawmill explosion
The Office of State Fire Marshal said Sunday that 76-year-old Wayne Woodbury had died at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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10-year-old boy safe after being rescued from Androscoggin River
Officials from multiple agencies returned the boy to shore after a 31-minute rescue Saturday night, and urged the public to be safe around public rivers.
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Noble school board candidate who asked for recount says he’s changed his mind
Mathew Roy lost to incumbent Margaret ‘Peg’ Wheeler by 72 votes in the MSAD 60 race. If a recount had gone forward, Roy would’ve had to cover the cost of the process if the result was unchanged.
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Scrap metal fire at Berwick junkyard produces heavy smoke
Crews from Berwick and surrounding towns were on the scene Thursday morning at Berwick Iron and Metal Recycling.
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Berwick elects incumbent Chase, newcomer Huestis to select board
Voters picked 2 members to fill 3-year terms on the 5-person board. Results were released Wednesday after a delay in the count.
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Noble School District budget approved, board member reelected
Though a majority of Lebanon voters rejected MSAD 60’s proposal, enough voters in Berwick and North Berwick backed the $52.3 million budget for it to pass by a 53% to 47% margin.
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Ogunquit voters support zoning changes to allow for playhouse’s $62M renovation
The town also elected 2 new select board members in Tuesday’s election.
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Berwick election results released after daylong delay
Election workers had to count ballots by hand for most of the day Wednesday. The town said high turnout was to blame, while the school board chair suggested voter confusion contributed.
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Marshwood’s $40.6M school budget approved by voters
About 69% of voters in South Berwick and Eliot supported the budget, which is 4.3% higher than last year’s.