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1 killed, several injured in 2 separate car crashes in Scarborough

by Salomé Cloteaux June 30, 2026July 1, 2026

Three people were taken to the hospital with injuries after car crashes on Route 1 and Pine Point Road.

Community, Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Owner of Friendship market detained by ICE

by Morgan Womack June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Dhavalkumar Patel was apprehended by immigration agents at Wallace’s Market on Saturday. He contends that he is being unlawfully held.

Community, News

Plans unveiled for removal of Bar Mills dam on Saco River

by Madeleine Kaptein June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Brookfield is seeking public comment on its latest proposal to remove all parts of the dam that are visible from the Main Street bridge in Buxton and Hollis.

Community, Cops & Courts, News

Boy on bicycle hit by driver in Portland

by Morgan Womack June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

The 11-year-old was treated for a minor injury after the crash off Brighton Avenue, police say. The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of pedestrian and cyclist safety in the city.

Community, News

Windham Chamber Singers reunion concert honors outgoing director

by Rory Sweeting June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Dr. Richard Nickerson and alumni reflect on four decades leading the choir and his impact on the Windham High School community.

Business, Community, Maine, News

Ogunquit family battling to keep tin rooster sculptures on display

by Isabelle Oss June 30, 2026July 1, 2026

The LaBlanc family has been displaying the roosters in front of their home to support their daughter. Ogunquit officials are fining them hundreds because of a code violation.

Community, Cops & Courts, News, Schools and Education

Kennebunk Elementary principal resigns after police investigation

by Abigail Driscoll June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Ryan Quinn had been on leave since March after an allegation of abuse toward a 5-year-old student. Police cleared him of criminal wrongdoing, but it appeared the school board was taking steps toward firing him.