Public safety officials say the current radio communications system is outdated and unreliable.
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Maine coast digs out after blizzard that snarled travel across Northeast
Almost all flights into and out of the Portland International Jetport were canceled Monday due in large part to wind gusts over 50 mph and snow — up to a foot in some places, barely a dusting in others.
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New subdivision to add 45 homes, condos in Old Orchard Beach
Construction on the Sea Oaks subdivision is expected to begin in March. The condos will start at $850,000, while buildable lots for single-family homes begin at $279,000.
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Obituary: Jere Vernon Bonville
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Jere Vernon Bonville, 73, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away Feb.10, 2026.
He was born June 8, …
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A bit more snow is bound for southern Maine, followed by frigid cold statewide
An arctic cold front and low-pressure system is likely to converge along New England’s coastline Saturday, forecasters say, bringing snow to southern Maine in the morning and dangerous cold across the state in the evening.
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Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Michael Eramo
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Anthony “Tony” Michael Eramo, 92, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, Jan. 30, …
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Fire damages cabin at Old Orchard Beach hotel
No injuries were reported in the Tuesday morning fire on the Grand Beach Inn’s property, officials said.
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Major snowstorm, extreme cold headed for Maine Sunday and Monday
A major snowstorm will bring over a foot of snow in southern Maine, with anywhere from 8 to 12 inches expected up north.
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What last year’s numbers may signal about Canadian tourism to Maine in 2026
The number of travelers crossing the border into Maine dropped 25% in 2025.
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Old Orchard Beach votes to limit camping, sleeping in cars
The Town Council voted unanimously to limit camping on both public and private property.